Divorce Cost in Indiana (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 21 cities in Indiana. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$157
Filing Fee
$1,782
Avg Uncontested
$18,620
Avg Contested
21
Cities Covered

Indiana Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeNo Fault
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period60 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in Indiana

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Indianapolis887,642$1,851$19,397$242/hr
Fort Wayne263,886$1,781$18,586$232/hr
Evansville120,310$1,851$19,413$242/hr
South Bend100,886$1,753$18,305$228/hr
Carmel85,927$1,788$18,702$233/hr
Fishers83,891$1,704$17,722$221/hr
Bloomington82,575$1,830$19,170$239/hr
Hammond78,967$1,844$19,322$241/hr
Gary78,450$1,753$18,278$228/hr
Lafayette70,373$1,704$17,733$221/hr
Muncie70,316$1,795$18,749$234/hr
Terre Haute61,025$1,802$18,857$235/hr
Kokomo56,895$1,732$18,051$225/hr
Noblesville56,540$1,739$18,156$226/hr
Anderson55,670$1,718$17,905$223/hr
Greenwood53,665$1,830$19,186$239/hr
Elkhart51,265$1,795$18,754$234/hr
Mishawaka47,989$1,830$19,179$239/hr
Lawrence47,135$1,809$18,945$236/hr
Jeffersonville45,929$1,753$18,319$228/hr
Columbus45,775$1,753$18,297$228/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Indiana?
The court filing fee for divorce in Indiana is $157. Total costs range from $1,782 for an uncontested divorce to $18,620 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Indiana?
Indiana requires a waiting period of 60 days and 6 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Indiana a community property or equitable distribution state?
Indiana follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.