Divorce Cost in Minnesota (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 83 cities in Minnesota. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$365
Filing Fee
$2,302
Avg Uncontested
$22,379
Avg Contested
83
Cities Covered

Minnesota Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeNo Fault
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period30 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in Minnesota

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Minneapolis429,954$2,353$22,943$284/hr
St. Paul311,527$2,262$21,919$271/hr
Eastpine83,896$2,451$24,075$298/hr
Birchwood83,450$2,374$23,204$287/hr
Blueshire82,502$2,017$19,135$236/hr
Twinview80,294$2,311$22,490$278/hr
Redford79,785$2,213$21,373$264/hr
Redview79,574$2,465$24,228$300/hr
Deerstone79,427$2,024$19,239$237/hr
Winterbluff78,523$2,024$19,227$237/hr
Starford78,400$2,290$22,243$275/hr
Foxpark78,069$2,171$20,862$258/hr
Clearrock76,474$2,395$23,420$290/hr
Elkside74,541$2,416$23,663$293/hr
Clearland72,142$2,640$26,233$325/hr
Southgrove71,468$2,010$19,058$235/hr
Westridge71,093$2,360$23,012$285/hr
Eastside70,888$2,311$22,495$278/hr
Stoneridge70,227$2,150$20,642$255/hr
Rosepark69,800$2,164$20,832$257/hr
Pinedale69,059$2,423$23,770$294/hr
Starwell65,548$2,437$23,898$296/hr
Pinepoint64,887$2,332$22,711$281/hr
Aspencreek64,347$2,584$25,585$317/hr
Birchglen61,670$2,206$21,305$263/hr
Mountburg60,385$2,563$25,323$314/hr
Brightmont59,177$2,101$20,065$248/hr
Summerbridge58,776$2,150$20,658$255/hr
Goldenport57,395$2,122$20,308$251/hr
Bluemill55,203$2,500$24,640$305/hr
Lowercedar54,771$2,549$25,160$312/hr
Ironmont54,578$2,094$19,998$247/hr
Goldenmaple54,297$2,227$21,522$266/hr
Brightland53,531$2,283$22,158$274/hr
Lakeburg52,925$2,458$24,130$299/hr
Deerbay52,890$2,332$22,737$281/hr
Hawkport52,647$2,101$20,080$248/hr
Northmeadow51,496$2,535$25,018$310/hr
Upperwood51,332$2,605$25,808$320/hr
Fortrock51,022$2,465$24,226$300/hr
Grandrock50,143$2,143$20,587$254/hr
Summervalley49,073$2,444$24,000$297/hr
Eastholly48,422$2,206$21,267$263/hr
Starnest47,836$2,206$21,297$263/hr
Rivercedar46,314$2,423$23,755$294/hr
Springwell44,730$2,234$21,597$267/hr
Hawkmarsh44,713$2,241$21,657$268/hr
Brightpine44,446$2,192$21,126$261/hr
Clearholly43,671$2,017$19,135$236/hr
Silverlake42,603$2,346$22,875$283/hr
Oaklake42,226$2,437$23,893$296/hr
Autumnbay40,770$2,388$23,337$289/hr
Lowerland40,021$2,073$19,798$244/hr
Fairstone38,629$2,052$19,540$241/hr
Blueside37,496$2,395$23,445$290/hr
Riverfield36,952$2,136$20,475$253/hr
Brightshire33,994$2,465$24,210$300/hr
Mountview33,533$2,654$26,377$327/hr
Mountcape32,444$2,052$19,559$241/hr
Autumnmeadow30,664$2,297$22,298$276/hr
Whitecreek29,987$2,297$22,323$276/hr
Moonsprings27,593$2,402$23,527$291/hr
Springmeadow26,719$2,542$25,118$311/hr
Lakerock26,608$1,996$18,900$233/hr
Whitepine25,571$2,521$24,840$308/hr
Birchhaven25,259$2,255$21,852$270/hr
Springcedar25,199$2,192$21,123$261/hr
Pineway21,792$2,325$22,660$280/hr
Elkmill21,442$2,115$20,259$250/hr
Roseburg19,850$2,500$24,637$305/hr
Lakeville17,258$2,437$23,915$296/hr
Starvalley17,069$2,262$21,905$271/hr
Oldmill16,118$2,010$19,050$235/hr
Fairworth13,728$2,507$24,710$306/hr
Pinecliff12,845$2,178$20,950$259/hr
Moonton12,692$2,465$24,233$300/hr
Redglen12,136$2,178$20,940$259/hr
Northbridge10,780$2,472$24,300$301/hr
Cedarcliff10,446$2,283$22,171$274/hr
Hawkgate10,284$2,087$19,931$246/hr
Westholly8,321$2,290$22,250$275/hr
Riveroak6,183$2,472$24,305$301/hr
Eaglecedar5,568$2,437$23,915$296/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Minnesota?
The court filing fee for divorce in Minnesota is $365. Total costs range from $2,302 for an uncontested divorce to $22,379 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Minnesota?
Minnesota requires a waiting period of 30 days and 6 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Minnesota a community property or equitable distribution state?
Minnesota follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.