How Much Does a Divorce Cost?

How Much Does a Divorce Cost?

Apr 12, 2024
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A divorce can be expensive and is often one of the factors that people consider before deciding to move forward and separate from their spouse. The unknown can be intimidating, and many people ask themselves if they can actually afford to get divorced. Working with experienced divorce lawyers Fort Worth can help assuage your concerns and understand the true cost of a divorce in Texas.

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The Cost of a Divorce in Texas

A divorce in Texas can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars on the low end to over twenty thousand dollars. Many different statistics show that, on average, a divorce in Texas where lawyers are involved costs around $15,000 for couples without children and closer to $24,000 for couples that do have children. This will vary from case to case and is especially impacted by how quickly divorcing parties can agree on the terms of the dissolution of their marriage. 

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Factors that Impact the Cost of Your Divorce

There are many different factors that can impact how much your divorce ends up costing. One of the biggest expenses is legal fees, but many divorcing parties find that working with a divorce lawyer ends up saving them time and clarity throughout the entire divorce process. Some of the primary expenses of a divorce include: 

  • A court filing fee of $200 to $300 – all courts in Texas require a filing fee for your divorce paperwork and the cost ranges depending on where you are filing, but typically does not exceed about three hundred dollars.
  • Child custody arrangement – determining child custody can be one of the most complex aspects of the divorce and emotions often run high when having these conversations. Delaying an agreement on a child custody arrangement can often mean more legal fees and time spent going back and forth between attorneys. 
  • Diving up your marital assets – when it comes to dividing up marital assets, many couples are not in agreement, which can end up costing extra in legal fees while lawyers work to sort out who gets what in a divorce. If no agreement can be reached, the decision will be left to the courts. 
  • Determining spousal maintenance – when one spouse is seeking maintenance or alimony from another, it can add extra time to the divorce process as each individual may have to undergo a full financial analysis in order to come up with the right number. 

One of the best ways to save money throughout the divorce process is to come into the situation having had these conversations with your spouse. Although it can be very challenging, the more that can be agreed on before working with your attorney, the faster and easier the divorce process can be.

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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Constance Mims who has over 15 years of experience practicing exclusively family law. Mrs. Mims is Board Certified in Family Law, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

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