Divorce Cost Calculator
Estimated legal and filing costs for a divorce.
Enter your values
Enter the attorney hourly rate you are working with.
Enter the estimated hours needed you are working with.
Enter the court filing fee you are working with.
Enter the mediation cost (if any) you are working with.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Estimated total cost
- $6,850.00
- Attorney fees
- $5,000.00
- Filing fee
- $350.00
- Mediation cost
- $1,500.00
Quick answer
Total divorce cost is attorney hourly fees times estimated hours, plus court filing fees and mediation costs.
total = (attorney rate x hours) + filing fee + mediation cost
At a glance
| What it does | Estimated legal and filing costs for a divorce. |
|---|---|
| Category | Everyday |
| Inputs needed | Attorney hourly rate, Estimated hours needed, Court filing fee, Mediation cost (if any) |
| Main output | Estimated total cost |
| Formula | total = (attorney rate x hours) + filing fee + mediation cost |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Divorce Cost Calculator
- 1Enter your attorney's hourly rate and an estimate of total hours (uncontested divorces need far fewer hours).
- 2Enter your state or county's court filing fee.
- 3Add mediation costs if you're using a mediator instead of litigating, which is usually cheaper overall.
Inputs explained
- Attorney hourly rate
- Enter the attorney hourly rate you are working with.
- Estimated hours needed
- Enter the estimated hours needed you are working with.
- Court filing fee
- Enter the court filing fee you are working with.
- Mediation cost (if any)
- Enter the mediation cost (if any) you are working with.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Attorney hourly rate250
- Estimated hours needed20
- Court filing fee350
- Mediation cost (if any)1500
Results
- Estimated total cost$6,850.00
- Attorney fees$5,000.00
- Filing fee$350.00
- Mediation cost$1,500.00
Frequently asked questions
Uncontested vs contested — how different is cost?
An uncontested divorce can cost a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, while a contested divorce can run tens of thousands.
Can mediation replace an attorney?
Often yes for uncontested cases, significantly reducing total legal hours and cost.
What do I need to enter into the Divorce Cost Calculator?
Just 4 values: attorney hourly rate, estimated hours needed, court filing fee, mediation cost (if any). Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Divorce Cost Calculator work out the answer?
Total divorce cost is attorney hourly fees times estimated hours, plus court filing fees and mediation costs. It applies the formula total = (attorney rate x hours) + filing fee + mediation cost and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Divorce Cost Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.