Divorce Cost in Kentucky (2026)

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

$148
Filing Fee
$1,849
Avg Uncontested
$19,483
Avg Contested
72
Cities Covered

Kentucky Divorce Laws

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

Divorce Costs by City in Kentucky

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Louisville633,045$1,898$20,048$250/hr
Lexington322,570$1,884$19,893$248/hr
Deerton84,484$2,066$21,941$274/hr
Hawkrock83,133$1,695$17,726$221/hr
Summerbluff82,884$1,898$20,043$250/hr
Brightpark82,371$1,975$20,910$261/hr
Springmill80,924$1,814$19,069$238/hr
Oakbluff79,504$1,681$17,578$219/hr
Redgrove79,176$1,870$19,735$246/hr
Westville79,167$1,702$17,811$222/hr
Mountbrook78,708$1,961$20,771$259/hr
Riverwell78,527$2,003$21,213$265/hr
Twinmarsh77,278$1,653$17,230$215/hr
Birchmill76,260$1,751$18,388$229/hr
Aspenwood75,927$1,744$18,298$228/hr
Eaglebrook73,803$1,744$18,278$228/hr
Rivermarsh71,732$1,926$20,368$254/hr
Twinshire70,881$1,975$20,920$261/hr
Brightoak70,096$1,695$17,713$221/hr
Eastrock69,231$1,954$20,688$258/hr
Eastport67,347$2,031$21,535$269/hr
Redcrest66,460$2,052$21,786$272/hr
Blackpine66,134$1,723$18,067$225/hr
Cedarview65,749$1,709$17,912$223/hr
Silverhill64,890$1,702$17,792$222/hr
Royalland63,520$1,821$19,175$239/hr
Brightnest60,064$1,947$20,565$257/hr
Southelm59,972$1,863$19,660$245/hr
Deerbay58,895$1,765$18,530$231/hr
Blackcreek54,928$1,926$20,359$254/hr
Moonmeadow53,623$1,835$19,319$241/hr
Greenville52,724$2,024$21,450$268/hr
Fairrock50,135$1,912$20,186$252/hr
Silvermeadow49,284$1,765$18,532$231/hr
Twinstone48,852$1,849$19,478$243/hr
Fairhill48,669$2,010$21,293$266/hr
Stonewood48,321$1,905$20,118$251/hr
Redoak47,482$1,800$18,896$236/hr
Twinpine46,529$1,716$17,955$224/hr
Redmaple45,664$1,947$20,589$257/hr
Whitebeach44,171$1,758$18,425$230/hr
Royalmeadow43,678$1,730$18,151$226/hr
Rosebay42,471$1,709$17,903$223/hr
Bluebluff41,805$1,863$19,654$245/hr
Summerford40,766$1,548$16,045$200/hr
Hawkbeach39,485$1,842$19,387$242/hr
Northview39,018$1,674$17,490$218/hr
Pineworth37,568$1,653$17,275$215/hr
Southwell37,449$1,961$20,750$259/hr
Goldenbay34,013$1,562$16,211$202/hr
Birchview33,571$1,933$20,448$255/hr
Newbridge33,113$1,856$19,567$244/hr
Bluemarsh30,894$1,828$19,237$240/hr
Stonebay29,597$1,772$18,623$232/hr
Goldheights28,993$2,122$22,563$282/hr
Mountbridge26,893$1,786$18,776$234/hr
Fairhaven23,122$1,737$18,202$227/hr
Southbrook22,895$1,709$17,911$223/hr
Royalway22,435$1,632$17,003$212/hr
Eastcliff19,845$1,884$19,888$248/hr
Autumncreek18,483$2,143$22,821$285/hr
Northford15,794$2,059$21,883$273/hr
Goldengrove15,576$2,094$22,268$278/hr
Southfield13,794$1,912$20,206$252/hr
Hawklake13,439$1,975$20,910$261/hr
Goldenport12,624$1,891$19,947$249/hr
Crystaloak9,992$1,982$20,996$262/hr
Northbay9,388$1,905$20,131$251/hr
Autumnview8,892$1,926$20,343$254/hr
Clearglen7,415$2,066$21,957$274/hr
Birchbridge5,540$1,758$18,433$230/hr
Newbluff5,406$1,681$17,586$219/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Kentucky?
The court filing fee for divorce in Kentucky is $148. Total costs range from $1,849 for an uncontested divorce to $19,483 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Kentucky?
Kentucky 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 Kentucky a community property or equitable distribution state?
Kentucky follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.