Divorce Cost in Alabama (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 74 cities in Alabama. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$259
Filing Fee
$1,920
Avg Uncontested
$19,129
Avg Contested
74
Cities Covered

Alabama Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period30 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in Alabama

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Huntsville215,006$1,897$18,869$234/hr
Birmingham200,733$1,876$18,612$231/hr
Mobile187,041$1,883$18,686$232/hr
Winterwillow83,979$2,086$21,027$261/hr
Ironmarsh82,173$2,121$21,392$266/hr
Bearmont81,960$2,135$21,565$268/hr
Goldencedar81,605$2,058$20,714$257/hr
Blackside80,738$1,841$18,261$226/hr
Goldenpark78,015$1,967$19,691$244/hr
Cedaroak77,701$1,862$18,472$229/hr
Sunmarsh77,282$1,785$17,579$218/hr
Clearside77,074$1,820$17,991$223/hr
Elkbrook74,934$1,883$18,717$232/hr
Goldenway73,391$1,925$19,186$238/hr
Lakeheights73,284$1,939$19,342$240/hr
Eaglebeach71,923$2,149$21,710$270/hr
Laketon69,061$2,086$21,023$261/hr
Northcrest64,193$2,051$20,647$256/hr
Northsprings63,532$1,834$18,184$225/hr
Northmaple62,451$1,876$18,639$231/hr
Fortmill62,181$1,918$19,137$237/hr
Birchbeach60,522$1,799$17,779$220/hr
Autumnvalley59,440$1,904$18,951$235/hr
Sunwood59,302$1,729$16,967$210/hr
Blackmarsh55,275$1,771$17,466$216/hr
Wolfstone55,088$1,883$18,712$232/hr
Eastwell51,660$1,701$16,644$206/hr
Brightmeadow51,467$2,016$20,222$251/hr
Crystalrock51,211$1,904$18,967$235/hr
Rosesprings51,055$1,806$17,849$221/hr
Twinway50,494$1,722$16,864$209/hr
Autumnton49,623$2,086$20,999$261/hr
Hawkmarsh48,719$2,072$20,867$259/hr
Deerlake45,971$1,673$16,342$202/hr
Eastland45,861$2,163$21,872$272/hr
Newford45,582$1,862$18,479$229/hr
Fortpark43,284$2,002$20,089$249/hr
Blackpark42,926$1,904$18,966$235/hr
Autumnview42,856$1,897$18,899$234/hr
Brightcliff42,302$2,121$21,437$266/hr
Silverview41,660$1,925$19,179$238/hr
Grandmeadow39,527$1,673$16,314$202/hr
Pinemont37,627$1,862$18,454$229/hr
Clearville36,689$1,855$18,391$228/hr
Summerpine34,793$2,072$20,836$259/hr
Blueford34,271$2,009$20,154$250/hr
Eastdale33,022$1,701$16,664$206/hr
Mountcrest32,807$1,834$18,134$225/hr
Royalholly28,984$2,044$20,561$255/hr
Birchton27,179$1,757$17,256$214/hr
Starworth24,262$1,722$16,879$209/hr
Upperglen24,261$1,771$17,415$216/hr
Blacklake22,000$2,065$20,802$258/hr
Northside21,089$1,911$19,042$236/hr
Lowercrest20,782$1,960$19,610$243/hr
Goldenfield20,777$2,093$21,092$262/hr
Sunheights20,495$1,708$16,725$207/hr
Oldrock18,929$1,673$16,336$202/hr
Northgate18,475$2,079$20,956$260/hr
Elkwell17,016$1,890$18,786$233/hr
Northville16,957$2,226$22,586$281/hr
Lowerford16,079$1,806$17,822$221/hr
Springrock15,958$1,764$17,365$215/hr
Elkburg15,777$1,764$17,357$215/hr
Cleargate14,852$2,191$22,213$276/hr
Mountbluff13,475$2,170$21,949$273/hr
Eastway13,406$1,848$18,306$227/hr
Brightshire13,344$1,750$17,224$213/hr
Twinlake12,347$2,002$20,077$249/hr
Riverwood12,231$2,023$20,284$252/hr
Moonworth8,910$1,953$19,521$242/hr
Roseford8,425$1,995$20,006$248/hr
Eagleway6,905$2,121$21,426$266/hr
Foxhill5,493$1,820$17,991$223/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Alabama?
The court filing fee for divorce in Alabama is $259. Total costs range from $1,920 for an uncontested divorce to $19,129 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Alabama?
Alabama requires a waiting period of 30 days and 6 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Alabama a community property or equitable distribution state?
Alabama follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.