Divorce Cost in Delaware (2026)

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

$165
Filing Fee
$2,149
Avg Uncontested
$22,713
Avg Contested
72
Cities Covered

Delaware Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period0 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in Delaware

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Moonridge84,869$2,293$24,368$304/hr
Pineoak84,486$2,433$25,962$324/hr
Riverside84,483$1,978$20,794$259/hr
Cedarmeadow83,768$1,915$20,048$250/hr
Ironville82,582$2,153$22,729$284/hr
Wintercreek81,691$2,174$23,012$287/hr
Whitecrest81,153$2,363$25,136$314/hr
Goldvalley80,042$2,328$24,731$309/hr
Shadowdale79,899$2,104$22,220$277/hr
Mountwillow79,160$2,027$21,322$266/hr
Fairvalley78,862$1,922$20,133$251/hr
Autumnpine78,782$2,230$23,643$295/hr
Brightoak73,517$2,104$22,222$277/hr
Newoak73,501$2,041$21,492$268/hr
Bearcliff73,374$2,237$23,733$296/hr
Starrock72,773$2,090$22,013$275/hr
Redcreek72,765$2,160$22,848$285/hr
Springcedar72,710$2,104$22,200$277/hr
Wilmington70,898$2,111$22,272$278/hr
Pinecrest70,798$2,034$21,415$267/hr
Goldwillow70,082$2,090$22,052$275/hr
Goldridge68,591$2,090$22,020$275/hr
Fairbluff65,576$2,216$23,480$293/hr
Cedarpark64,881$1,978$20,792$259/hr
Fortwood64,284$2,370$25,197$315/hr
Sunport61,639$2,020$21,222$265/hr
Southmont60,244$2,111$22,252$278/hr
Wolfwood58,246$2,328$24,733$309/hr
Shadowland55,768$2,209$23,405$292/hr
Hawkview55,668$1,852$19,331$241/hr
Aspenworth55,534$2,027$21,333$266/hr
Mountmarsh53,607$2,020$21,245$265/hr
Rosemarsh53,466$2,251$23,877$298/hr
Twinpark51,478$2,286$24,262$303/hr
Sunpine49,894$1,992$20,921$261/hr
Goldenpine48,543$2,391$25,480$318/hr
Lowernest48,324$2,188$23,147$289/hr
Oakcreek47,966$2,055$21,645$270/hr
Hawkside47,284$2,419$25,785$322/hr
Laketon45,626$2,216$23,473$293/hr
Springgate44,760$1,999$21,015$262/hr
Uppermarsh44,296$2,209$23,406$292/hr
Wolfdale43,368$2,006$21,087$263/hr
Foxcedar42,518$2,195$23,255$290/hr
Clearmont41,815$2,055$21,640$270/hr
Goldhaven40,557$2,209$23,365$292/hr
Blueview39,640$2,097$22,130$276/hr
Dover39,403$2,041$21,490$268/hr
Blackhill38,371$1,929$20,215$252/hr
Hawkholly35,656$1,922$20,110$251/hr
Stardale35,491$2,272$24,083$301/hr
Rosebridge34,670$2,468$26,332$329/hr
Twinmarsh31,352$2,167$22,933$286/hr
Clearstone31,315$2,062$21,723$271/hr
Brightburg28,281$1,852$19,313$241/hr
Cedarbridge27,251$2,160$22,817$285/hr
Redside26,953$2,153$22,770$284/hr
Aspennest25,719$2,279$24,210$302/hr
Lakemeadow22,262$1,873$19,558$244/hr
Whitedale21,855$2,440$26,037$325/hr
Fairbeach21,683$2,384$25,355$317/hr
Whitegrove18,325$2,377$25,328$316/hr
Grandsprings17,777$2,363$25,158$314/hr
Foxhaven15,999$2,307$24,514$306/hr
Fortmill15,894$2,195$23,241$290/hr
Springbluff12,185$1,922$20,123$251/hr
Elkcedar12,051$1,880$19,675$245/hr
Goldenstone10,999$2,496$26,678$333/hr
Shadowcrest10,388$2,279$24,187$302/hr
Twinbridge10,189$2,153$22,745$284/hr
Clearton8,356$1,887$19,712$246/hr
Deernest5,703$2,195$23,220$290/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Delaware?
The court filing fee for divorce in Delaware is $165. Total costs range from $2,149 for an uncontested divorce to $22,713 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Delaware?
Delaware requires a waiting period of 0 days and 6 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Delaware a community property or equitable distribution state?
Delaware follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.