Divorce Cost in Maryland (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 89 cities in Maryland. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$165
Filing Fee
$2,346
Avg Uncontested
$24,950
Avg Contested
89
Cities Covered

Maryland Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period0 days
Residency Requirement12 months

Divorce Costs by City in Maryland

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Baltimore585,708$2,202$23,287$291/hr
Crystaloak82,787$2,321$24,660$308/hr
Blackpoint81,802$2,230$23,640$295/hr
Southwood81,638$2,552$27,269$341/hr
Upperway80,074$2,384$25,360$317/hr
Deerfield79,922$2,475$26,437$330/hr
Blackpark79,846$2,132$22,542$281/hr
Wolfcedar78,683$2,111$22,277$278/hr
Twinelm77,299$2,321$24,680$308/hr
Goldnest76,487$2,041$21,458$268/hr
Silvergate76,485$2,195$23,214$290/hr
Hawkrock76,450$2,545$27,189$340/hr
Autumndale75,641$2,804$30,129$377/hr
Westlake73,110$2,335$24,810$310/hr
Twinwillow72,912$2,398$25,530$319/hr
Summermill72,244$2,587$27,674$346/hr
Clearstone71,376$2,398$25,563$319/hr
Sunford69,434$2,328$24,760$309/hr
Deerbeach68,719$2,279$24,165$302/hr
Aspenfield67,944$2,307$24,488$306/hr
Southford67,164$2,419$25,752$322/hr
Oldfield66,959$2,153$22,757$284/hr
Starford65,387$2,125$22,435$280/hr
Newport65,006$2,090$22,060$275/hr
Oldway64,373$2,118$22,358$279/hr
Foxford63,436$2,426$25,845$323/hr
Newwood63,264$2,664$28,555$357/hr
Goldenelm61,104$2,286$24,287$303/hr
Bearmeadow60,893$2,167$22,902$286/hr
Crystalfield60,472$2,335$24,825$310/hr
Moonton60,027$2,300$24,413$305/hr
Sunmill59,162$2,482$26,505$331/hr
Brightholly58,936$1,971$20,665$258/hr
Wolfholly58,514$2,391$25,473$318/hr
Rivercrest58,509$2,475$26,420$330/hr
Whiteford56,083$2,230$23,612$295/hr
Oakway55,528$2,433$25,950$324/hr
Winterpark54,605$2,706$29,065$363/hr
Fairrock54,243$2,167$22,905$286/hr
Riverlake53,510$2,146$22,690$283/hr
Twingrove53,203$2,804$30,170$377/hr
Northhaven51,778$2,594$27,765$347/hr
Starwillow49,568$2,286$24,277$303/hr
Silverrock49,069$2,237$23,685$296/hr
Bearholly49,015$2,293$24,373$304/hr
Moonpoint46,318$2,615$28,012$350/hr
Redport45,650$2,216$23,497$293/hr
Royalshire44,400$2,335$24,817$310/hr
Starshire43,810$2,636$28,235$353/hr
Winterbluff42,689$2,062$21,710$271/hr
Winterrock41,692$2,230$23,610$295/hr
Bearmont41,478$2,237$23,723$296/hr
Sunholly40,353$2,608$27,915$349/hr
Royalton39,427$2,692$28,882$361/hr
Grandfield37,322$2,293$24,337$304/hr
Goldenbluff35,370$2,090$22,030$275/hr
Bluecliff34,892$2,790$30,003$375/hr
Silverport34,396$2,272$24,101$301/hr
Brightfield33,670$2,230$23,640$295/hr
Aspenway32,220$2,041$21,462$268/hr
Cedarcreek31,317$2,020$21,255$265/hr
Starhill28,260$2,230$23,650$295/hr
Deerrock26,632$2,573$27,520$344/hr
Ironcrest26,156$2,370$25,239$315/hr
Redhill24,157$2,349$24,965$312/hr
Goldmarsh21,047$2,503$26,719$334/hr
Pineport20,302$2,272$24,110$301/hr
Wolfhill20,107$2,167$22,902$286/hr
Uppermarsh19,975$2,104$22,215$277/hr
Southworth18,714$2,671$28,640$358/hr
Hawkhaven17,992$2,762$29,687$371/hr
Crystalnest17,497$2,111$22,302$278/hr
Upperridge17,296$2,265$24,015$300/hr
Fairville16,357$2,363$25,163$314/hr
Lakebeach15,297$2,335$24,847$310/hr
Redburg15,279$2,370$25,220$315/hr
Blackton15,218$2,307$24,520$306/hr
Northstone14,406$2,440$26,035$325/hr
Oakwell13,997$2,167$22,903$286/hr
Shadowford12,801$2,097$22,107$276/hr
Wolfmeadow12,542$2,090$22,035$275/hr
Lakehill8,218$2,552$27,295$341/hr
Starlake7,881$2,363$25,165$314/hr
Bearford7,755$2,629$28,180$352/hr
Bearpark6,262$2,510$26,798$335/hr
Moonfield6,157$2,377$25,327$316/hr
Ironmaple5,934$2,622$28,065$351/hr
Hawkcreek5,933$2,097$22,112$276/hr
Eastwell5,868$2,503$26,748$334/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Maryland?
The court filing fee for divorce in Maryland is $165. Total costs range from $2,346 for an uncontested divorce to $24,950 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Maryland?
Maryland requires a waiting period of 0 days and 12 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Maryland a community property or equitable distribution state?
Maryland follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.