Divorce Cost in Connecticut (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 72 cities in Connecticut. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$360
Filing Fee
$2,798
Avg Uncontested
$28,067
Avg Contested
72
Cities Covered

Connecticut Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period90 days
Residency Requirement3 months

Divorce Costs by City in Connecticut

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Bridgeport148,529$2,663$26,556$329/hr
Hartford121,054$2,474$24,385$302/hr
Southholly84,519$3,090$31,400$390/hr
Eaglemont79,963$2,740$27,427$340/hr
Ironlake79,253$3,013$30,508$379/hr
Redford78,415$3,132$31,834$396/hr
Blueshire77,985$2,929$29,563$367/hr
Northrock76,501$3,006$30,415$378/hr
Grandcrest76,201$2,859$28,750$357/hr
Wolfpine73,399$2,607$25,915$321/hr
Redpark72,127$2,516$24,882$308/hr
Goldengate71,496$2,383$23,340$289/hr
Rosemont70,422$2,460$24,208$300/hr
Sundale69,912$3,062$31,047$386/hr
Pinemaple63,912$2,894$29,143$362/hr
Aspenoak59,806$2,796$28,032$348/hr
Foxworth59,769$2,446$24,083$298/hr
Bluecliff59,504$2,922$29,479$366/hr
Greengrove57,778$2,838$28,521$354/hr
Autumnmeadow57,324$2,817$28,294$351/hr
Riverworth57,266$2,929$29,579$367/hr
Pinehaven57,065$2,761$27,638$343/hr
Shadowbluff56,341$2,971$30,052$373/hr
Roseridge56,074$2,649$26,353$327/hr
Oakport55,294$2,971$30,023$373/hr
Ironburg54,274$2,978$30,125$374/hr
Goldencliff53,506$2,782$27,858$346/hr
Oakmaple51,704$2,544$25,193$312/hr
Elkford50,798$2,775$27,822$345/hr
Starland50,509$2,978$30,103$374/hr
Brightelm49,953$2,530$25,030$310/hr
Blueworth49,652$2,964$29,933$372/hr
Redelm48,827$2,978$30,093$374/hr
Goldenwood46,787$3,027$30,665$381/hr
Crystalcape46,774$3,013$30,528$379/hr
Moonburg45,907$2,733$27,317$339/hr
Mountwood45,160$2,936$29,655$368/hr
Eaglepoint44,232$2,439$23,963$297/hr
Stonelake44,026$2,985$30,215$375/hr
Elkgate41,435$2,824$28,382$352/hr
Rosemaple38,744$2,495$24,625$305/hr
Royalrock37,953$2,432$23,887$296/hr
Eastford37,826$2,474$24,372$302/hr
Stonecape37,506$2,649$26,348$327/hr
Greenstone36,729$2,369$23,188$287/hr
Fairdale35,823$2,922$29,485$366/hr
Roseland34,840$2,390$23,440$290/hr
Goldenhaven34,367$3,048$30,931$384/hr
Northnest31,809$2,768$27,710$344/hr
Crystalelm31,807$2,831$28,458$353/hr
Newmarsh31,213$2,558$25,327$314/hr
Goldside29,787$2,915$29,397$365/hr
Twinstone29,625$2,992$30,265$376/hr
Beargate27,401$2,488$24,521$304/hr
Aspenbeach24,641$2,593$25,732$319/hr
Twinbluff24,133$3,118$31,727$394/hr
Twinport22,440$3,097$31,472$391/hr
Hawkrock21,676$2,726$27,271$338/hr
Mountgate19,629$3,069$31,120$387/hr
Fortmarsh17,817$2,551$25,269$313/hr
Cedarview17,591$3,048$30,928$384/hr
Autumnoak17,330$2,880$28,999$360/hr
Shadowhill16,745$2,859$28,752$357/hr
Wolfcape16,659$2,803$28,108$349/hr
Goldenford16,207$2,901$29,248$363/hr
Ironcedar14,027$3,027$30,670$381/hr
Deergrove12,576$2,481$24,456$303/hr
Goldworth11,612$2,978$30,095$374/hr
Winterpoint11,453$2,544$25,198$312/hr
Cedarbay11,138$3,069$31,155$387/hr
Crystalwood9,764$2,999$30,328$377/hr
Goldlake9,381$2,971$30,057$373/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Connecticut?
The court filing fee for divorce in Connecticut is $360. Total costs range from $2,798 for an uncontested divorce to $28,067 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Connecticut?
Connecticut requires a waiting period of 90 days and 3 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Connecticut a community property or equitable distribution state?
Connecticut follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.