Divorce Cost in Minnesota (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 24 cities in Minnesota. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$365
Filing Fee
$2,167
Avg Uncontested
$20,838
Avg Contested
24
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
Rochester110,742$2,227$21,533$266/hr
Bloomington86,319$2,192$21,117$261/hr
Duluth86,128$2,101$20,085$248/hr
Brooklyn Park78,373$2,171$20,878$258/hr
Plymouth73,987$2,101$20,110$248/hr
St. Cloud66,297$2,087$19,922$246/hr
Woodbury65,656$2,178$20,976$259/hr
Eagan65,453$2,073$19,765$244/hr
Maple Grove65,415$2,136$20,498$253/hr
Eden Prairie62,603$2,094$19,992$247/hr
Coon Rapids62,103$2,122$20,326$251/hr
Burnsville61,434$2,157$20,725$256/hr
Blaine60,407$2,199$21,227$262/hr
Lakeville58,562$2,220$21,432$265/hr
Minnetonka51,368$2,080$19,851$245/hr
Apple Valley50,201$2,087$19,927$246/hr
Edina49,376$2,178$20,945$259/hr
St. Louis Park47,411$2,157$20,711$256/hr
Mankato40,641$2,213$21,347$264/hr
Maplewood39,765$2,220$21,452$265/hr
Moorhead39,398$2,220$21,465$265/hr
Shakopee39,167$2,178$20,955$259/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 $2,167 for an uncontested divorce to $20,838 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.