Divorce Cost in Illinois (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 52 cities in Illinois. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$388
Filing Fee
$2,200
Avg Uncontested
$20,975
Avg Contested
52
Cities Covered

Illinois Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeNo Fault
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period0 days
Residency Requirement3 months

Divorce Costs by City in Illinois

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Chicago2,693,976$2,656$26,151$324/hr
Aurora199,963$2,229$21,322$263/hr
Rockford150,251$2,292$22,016$272/hr
Joliet147,806$2,166$20,566$254/hr
Naperville144,864$2,285$21,949$271/hr
Peoria116,513$2,285$21,938$271/hr
Springfield114,394$2,124$20,134$248/hr
Elgin110,145$2,208$21,049$260/hr
Waukegan88,826$2,285$21,943$271/hr
Cicero84,103$2,145$20,341$251/hr
Champaign83,424$2,271$21,796$269/hr
Bloomington78,902$2,271$21,801$269/hr
Arlington Heights75,994$2,117$20,016$247/hr
Evanston75,570$2,215$21,171$261/hr
Schaumburg74,907$2,208$21,091$260/hr
Decatur74,710$2,194$20,925$258/hr
Bolingbrook73,936$2,124$20,108$248/hr
Palatine69,350$2,110$19,983$246/hr
Skokie65,176$2,264$21,726$268/hr
Des Plaines58,918$2,222$21,228$262/hr
Orland Park58,590$2,208$21,044$260/hr
Tinley Park57,282$2,131$20,183$249/hr
Oak Lawn57,073$2,250$21,545$266/hr
Berwyn56,758$2,250$21,551$266/hr
Mount Prospect54,771$2,159$20,532$253/hr
Normal54,664$2,250$21,546$266/hr
Wheaton53,648$2,124$20,135$248/hr
Hoffman Estates52,398$2,159$20,531$253/hr
Oak Park52,066$2,222$21,208$262/hr
Downers Grove49,670$2,166$20,580$254/hr
Elmhurst45,556$2,236$21,376$264/hr
Glenview45,417$2,194$20,930$258/hr
Lombard43,907$2,096$19,794$244/hr
DeKalb43,849$2,166$20,620$254/hr
Moline43,116$2,138$20,280$250/hr
Belleville42,895$2,089$19,736$243/hr
Buffalo Grove41,778$2,173$20,699$255/hr
Urbana41,752$2,124$20,096$248/hr
Plainfield41,734$2,145$20,353$251/hr
Bartlett41,679$2,187$20,813$257/hr
Quincy40,915$2,173$20,657$255/hr
Crystal Lake40,388$2,236$21,380$264/hr
Carol Stream40,379$2,166$20,583$254/hr
Streamwood40,351$2,103$19,853$245/hr
Romeoville39,650$2,096$19,796$244/hr
Rock Island38,877$2,110$19,953$246/hr
Hanover Park38,510$2,152$20,427$252/hr
Carpentersville38,241$2,264$21,723$268/hr
Wheeling38,015$2,201$20,983$259/hr
Park Ridge37,839$2,264$21,722$268/hr
Addison37,385$2,257$21,628$267/hr
Calumet City37,240$2,215$21,166$261/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Illinois?
The court filing fee for divorce in Illinois is $388. Total costs range from $2,200 for an uncontested divorce to $20,975 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Illinois?
Illinois requires a waiting period of 0 days and 3 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Illinois a community property or equitable distribution state?
Illinois follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.