Divorce Cost in District of Columbia (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 71 cities in District of Columbia. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$120
Filing Fee
$3,008
Avg Uncontested
$32,938
Avg Contested
71
Cities Covered

District of Columbia Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period0 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in District of Columbia

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Washington689,545$2,976$32,600$408/hr
Goldenpine83,795$2,997$32,810$411/hr
Foxstone83,522$3,207$35,195$441/hr
Foxsprings81,211$2,647$28,823$361/hr
Eastcreek80,853$2,675$29,145$365/hr
Bluewillow80,365$2,710$29,528$370/hr
Wolfbluff78,954$3,368$37,007$464/hr
Southburg78,300$3,109$34,062$427/hr
Northbluff76,557$2,990$32,760$410/hr
Aspenglen76,351$3,242$35,615$446/hr
Twinton75,896$2,983$32,645$409/hr
Roseport70,673$3,284$36,070$452/hr
Crystalholly70,230$2,745$29,960$375/hr
Newpoint69,601$2,682$29,254$366/hr
Westdale68,819$3,081$33,783$423/hr
Grandway68,704$2,955$32,316$405/hr
Deerbluff67,352$2,878$31,469$394/hr
Fortbrook64,295$2,766$30,204$378/hr
Northmarsh64,104$2,710$29,531$370/hr
Summerford62,985$2,913$31,855$399/hr
Fortbay60,824$3,347$36,808$461/hr
Shadowlake59,777$3,305$36,320$455/hr
Moonpark59,216$2,710$29,537$370/hr
Blueview57,806$3,102$34,022$426/hr
Goldport52,958$3,375$37,101$465/hr
Newport52,894$2,808$30,668$384/hr
Lowercrest51,704$3,291$36,140$453/hr
Suncape51,670$2,962$32,405$406/hr
Crystalcape51,305$2,983$32,641$409/hr
Brightcrest49,686$3,326$36,536$458/hr
Whiteton49,351$3,025$33,110$415/hr
Birchcedar49,156$3,165$34,715$435/hr
Elkpoint45,551$3,403$37,408$469/hr
Stonecedar42,490$3,172$34,787$436/hr
Moonworth41,957$2,773$30,282$379/hr
Shadowford39,321$3,242$35,586$446/hr
Rivernest39,258$3,319$36,487$457/hr
Mountpoint39,157$3,382$37,203$466/hr
Sunbluff37,095$2,871$31,360$393/hr
Eaglemarsh36,781$2,871$31,405$393/hr
Goldgate36,216$3,179$34,875$437/hr
Fortmarsh35,471$3,438$37,807$474/hr
Royalsprings34,283$3,025$33,140$415/hr
Ironwillow34,049$3,270$35,898$450/hr
Greengrove34,009$2,675$29,128$365/hr
Redpine32,392$2,661$28,970$363/hr
Bluewell31,455$2,717$29,637$371/hr
Westmaple31,170$3,361$36,932$463/hr
Wolfsprings30,503$2,773$30,268$379/hr
Southmeadow30,267$2,668$29,064$364/hr
Southton29,235$2,661$28,977$363/hr
Eaststone27,365$2,822$30,830$386/hr
Grandcape26,395$2,710$29,527$370/hr
Ironmont25,984$2,766$30,187$378/hr
Whitebeach25,348$3,018$33,060$414/hr
Newmarsh23,853$3,137$34,382$431/hr
Deerville22,895$3,200$35,118$440/hr
Crystalwell20,409$3,039$33,270$417/hr
Silverford20,369$3,263$35,842$449/hr
Southview20,276$3,102$34,004$426/hr
Oldhaven19,372$3,417$37,575$471/hr
Bearmaple18,848$3,207$35,182$441/hr
Moonholly18,066$2,479$26,945$337/hr
Blackrock17,863$2,752$30,008$376/hr
Bearview17,284$2,815$30,747$385/hr
Fortview16,386$2,941$32,173$403/hr
Moonwell13,609$2,899$31,723$397/hr
Twinnest8,652$2,955$32,351$405/hr
Oakcreek6,774$2,598$28,268$354/hr
Aspencliff6,617$3,403$37,432$469/hr
Eastmeadow5,406$3,291$36,130$453/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in District of Columbia?
The court filing fee for divorce in District of Columbia is $120. Total costs range from $3,008 for an uncontested divorce to $32,938 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia a community property or equitable distribution state?
District of Columbia follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.