From Forbes: The median cost of a divorce in the U.S. is about $7,000, but this is not a one-size-fits-all price tag. 

The more complicated contested divorces—ones with disagreements around issues such as property distribution or child custody—can become significantly more expensive, often running up tabs well over $100,000. 

Uncontested and do-it-yourself divorces run much less, $200 or so if you DIY, $2,000 or more if you get legal help. Part of the variability is that procedures and fees vary significantly from state to state.

In addition to the state in which the divorce takes place, common important factors that affect cost include whether or not professional legal help is hired, whether the couple lives in an urban or rural area, the complexity of the couple’s finances and the involvement of child custody issues in the divorce.

Besides the cost of lawyer, divorce without attorney is also an available option. In the short term, divorcing without a lawyer usually costs less because the only fees are court fees. One survey showed the median court cost to be $300. The choice to forgo a lawyer and represent yourself pro se is most feasible and most likely to lower costs in no-fault, uncontested divorces.

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