Divorce Cost in Missouri (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 90 cities in Missouri. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$163
Filing Fee
$1,897
Avg Uncontested
$19,871
Avg Contested
90
Cities Covered

Missouri Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeNo Fault
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period30 days
Residency Requirement3 months

Divorce Costs by City in Missouri

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Kansas City508,090$1,850$19,355$241/hr
St. Louis301,578$1,801$18,778$234/hr
Springfield169,176$1,801$18,801$234/hr
Lakecrest84,020$1,647$17,027$212/hr
Summerburg82,509$2,004$21,066$263/hr
Ironcrest82,486$1,675$17,335$216/hr
Oakmont82,166$1,703$17,651$220/hr
Bluepoint81,708$1,920$20,128$251/hr
Mountbrook79,462$1,976$20,771$259/hr
Wintergrove78,980$1,920$20,146$251/hr
Ironpark78,772$1,850$19,315$241/hr
Springhaven76,093$2,123$22,428$280/hr
Cedarton75,489$1,885$19,725$246/hr
Westbridge75,123$1,808$18,881$235/hr
Birchpark73,676$2,109$22,300$278/hr
Northmaple73,112$1,899$19,883$248/hr
Twingrove71,919$2,067$21,783$272/hr
Oldpoint71,739$2,039$21,461$268/hr
Cedarville71,215$1,675$17,323$216/hr
Oakworth69,020$1,927$20,208$252/hr
Upperbluff67,537$2,095$22,108$276/hr
Eagleoak66,602$1,752$18,198$227/hr
Silvershire65,957$1,836$19,178$239/hr
Autumnhill64,774$1,948$20,466$255/hr
Deerridge64,270$1,885$19,737$246/hr
Westton64,096$1,794$18,701$233/hr
Oldcrest63,607$1,920$20,150$251/hr
Foxcliff62,642$1,843$19,258$240/hr
Crystalmeadow61,203$2,102$22,221$277/hr
Aspenpoint60,380$2,207$23,368$292/hr
Twinbeach58,415$1,584$16,322$203/hr
Crystalfield57,918$1,829$19,105$238/hr
Clearford55,644$2,074$21,880$273/hr
Greenpark55,341$1,801$18,790$234/hr
Southcreek55,309$1,787$18,641$232/hr
Goldview55,246$1,941$20,388$254/hr
Rosebrook54,748$1,577$16,218$202/hr
Starside54,342$1,612$16,639$207/hr
Eaglevalley53,084$1,640$16,961$211/hr
Rosemarsh51,337$1,997$20,991$262/hr
Grandmill51,175$1,850$19,335$241/hr
Bearside51,077$2,074$21,860$273/hr
Fairlake50,586$1,745$18,151$226/hr
Birchhaven50,194$1,808$18,833$235/hr
Riverbluff48,592$1,920$20,122$251/hr
Newworth45,653$1,885$19,750$246/hr
Silverhaven45,372$1,857$19,393$242/hr
Crystalrock45,259$1,990$20,910$261/hr
Springmont44,818$2,011$21,178$264/hr
Brightworth44,026$2,095$22,101$276/hr
Wolfville41,443$1,619$16,734$208/hr
Greenway39,937$1,689$17,508$218/hr
Southnest39,652$1,976$20,739$259/hr
Crystalvalley39,370$1,682$17,447$217/hr
Birchrock38,696$2,165$22,901$286/hr
Summergrove35,971$1,906$19,985$249/hr
Brightcreek35,743$1,850$19,328$241/hr
Eaglebrook35,361$1,773$18,458$230/hr
Grandpoint35,320$1,626$16,795$209/hr
Autumnglen35,114$1,822$18,995$237/hr
Aspenway34,919$1,829$19,106$238/hr
Summerlake34,890$2,165$22,920$286/hr
Greenlake34,248$2,060$21,734$271/hr
Blackshire33,379$2,081$21,965$274/hr
Eagleworth33,147$2,102$22,196$277/hr
Deernest32,259$1,794$18,673$233/hr
Blacksprings32,011$1,843$19,235$240/hr
Oakfield30,660$1,836$19,152$239/hr
Moonbridge30,418$2,102$22,198$277/hr
Brightshire29,853$1,948$20,451$255/hr
Bluegrove28,015$1,724$17,918$223/hr
Stonedale27,731$1,920$20,110$251/hr
Summerpark22,954$2,011$21,137$264/hr
Oldholly22,665$2,046$21,574$269/hr
Fortholly20,825$1,892$19,826$247/hr
Silveroak19,984$1,878$19,628$245/hr
Whitecedar19,971$2,130$22,515$281/hr
Blackmaple19,085$1,962$20,590$257/hr
Silverwood17,954$2,179$23,045$288/hr
Northbeach15,876$1,969$20,707$258/hr
Mountbeach15,671$1,696$17,601$219/hr
Elkhaven14,875$1,745$18,151$226/hr
Eaststone13,945$1,892$19,831$247/hr
Cedarpoint13,578$1,955$20,510$256/hr
Elkbay13,263$2,025$21,296$266/hr
Elkmill12,861$2,074$21,901$273/hr
Eaglemeadow12,777$1,948$20,441$255/hr
Brightgate12,048$2,081$21,980$274/hr
Birchholly10,758$1,731$17,978$224/hr
Brightpoint7,830$1,892$19,809$247/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Missouri?
The court filing fee for divorce in Missouri is $163. Total costs range from $1,897 for an uncontested divorce to $19,871 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Missouri?
Missouri requires a waiting period of 30 days and 3 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Missouri a community property or equitable distribution state?
Missouri follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.