Divorce Cost in Massachusetts (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 36 cities in Massachusetts. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$215
Filing Fee
$2,561
Avg Uncontested
$26,872
Avg Contested
36
Cities Covered

Massachusetts Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period120 days
Residency Requirement12 months

Divorce Costs by City in Massachusetts

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Boston675,647$3,225$34,422$430/hr
Worcester206,518$2,385$24,848$310/hr
Springfield153,703$2,581$27,090$338/hr
Lowell108,861$2,616$27,483$343/hr
Cambridge107,289$2,602$27,365$341/hr
New Bedford95,078$2,448$25,575$319/hr
Brockton94,089$2,581$27,123$338/hr
Quincy93,494$2,581$27,080$338/hr
Lynn91,589$2,588$27,199$339/hr
Fall River88,697$2,525$26,464$330/hr
Newton87,971$2,609$27,423$342/hr
Somerville78,804$2,581$27,094$338/hr
Lawrence77,657$2,637$27,728$346/hr
Waltham62,227$2,497$26,162$326/hr
Haverhill62,088$2,581$27,087$338/hr
Malden60,509$2,560$26,870$335/hr
Medford57,170$2,616$27,505$343/hr
Taunton56,069$2,462$25,728$321/hr
Chicopee55,717$2,581$27,118$338/hr
Weymouth Town55,419$2,483$25,997$324/hr
Revere53,756$2,560$26,840$335/hr
Peabody52,044$2,532$26,563$331/hr
Methuen48,514$2,539$26,620$332/hr
Barnstable Town44,641$2,616$27,480$343/hr
Pittsfield44,057$2,490$26,080$325/hr
Attleboro43,886$2,476$25,918$323/hr
Everett42,935$2,469$25,820$322/hr
Salem42,544$2,455$25,673$320/hr
Westfield41,301$2,497$26,143$326/hr
Leominster41,002$2,497$26,161$326/hr
Beverly40,664$2,581$27,123$338/hr
Fitchburg40,383$2,427$25,335$316/hr
Holyoke40,249$2,602$27,345$341/hr
Marlborough39,414$2,518$26,402$329/hr
Woburn39,083$2,630$27,652$345/hr
Chelsea37,670$2,560$26,858$335/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Massachusetts?
The court filing fee for divorce in Massachusetts is $215. Total costs range from $2,561 for an uncontested divorce to $26,872 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts requires a waiting period of 120 days and 12 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Massachusetts a community property or equitable distribution state?
Massachusetts follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.