50 State Guides · Free

Navigate your divorce
without an attorney — where possible

Uncontested divorce rules differ dramatically by state — from no waiting period to 6 months, from $70 filing fees to $450+. Find your state's requirements and understand your options before spending a dollar on legal fees.

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This site covers uncontested divorce. If your divorce involves disputed assets, custody disagreements, or domestic violence, please consult a family law attorney.
51
State + DC guides
~$200
Average filing fee
9
Community property states
DIY
Uncontested divorce is possible

How an uncontested divorce works

1

Confirm eligibility

Meet your state's residency requirement and agree on all terms with your spouse — assets, debts, and custody if applicable.

2

File the paperwork

Complete the divorce petition and required financial disclosures. File with your county clerk and pay the filing fee.

3

Finalize the decree

Wait out any mandatory period, then attend a brief hearing (often waived for uncontested cases) to receive your final decree.

See the full 8-step guide →

All 50 States + DC

Low complexityMediumHigh complexityCommunity property
AL
Alabama
$200
AK
Alaska
$150
AZ
Arizona
$349
AR
Arkansas
$165
CA
California
$435
CO
Colorado
$230
CT
Connecticut
$360
DE
Delaware
$165
FL
Florida
$409
GA
Georgia
$200
HI
Hawaii
$215
ID
Idaho
$207
IL
Illinois
$289
IN
Indiana
$157
IA
Iowa
$185
KS
Kansas
$195
KY
Kentucky
$148
LA
Louisiana
$150
ME
Maine
$120
MD
Maryland
$165
MA
Massachusetts
$215
MI
Michigan
$175
MN
Minnesota
$377
MS
Mississippi
$85
MO
Missouri
$133
MT
Montana
$200
NE
Nebraska
$158
NV
Nevada
$299
NH
New Hampshire
$253
NJ
New Jersey
$300
NM
New Mexico
$137
NY
New York
$335
NC
North Carolina
$225
ND
North Dakota
$80
OH
Ohio
$300
OK
Oklahoma
$183
OR
Oregon
$301
PA
Pennsylvania
$340
RI
Rhode Island
$160
SC
South Carolina
$150
SD
South Dakota
$95
TN
Tennessee
$184
TX
Texas
$300
UT
Utah
$325
VT
Vermont
$293
VA
Virginia
$86
WA
Washington
$314
WV
West Virginia
$135
WI
Wisconsin
$184
WY
Wyoming
$70
DC
District of Columbia
$80

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