Divorce Cost in Montana (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 73 cities in Montana. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$170
Filing Fee
$2,035
Avg Uncontested
$21,367
Avg Contested
73
Cities Covered

Montana Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeNo Fault
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period20 days
Residency Requirement3 months

Divorce Costs by City in Montana

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Billings117,116$1,913$19,991$249/hr
Bearbridge84,574$1,836$19,105$238/hr
Northville84,517$1,983$20,792$259/hr
Goldenburg81,988$1,857$19,357$241/hr
Fairgrove80,888$2,116$22,302$278/hr
Birchpine80,865$2,032$21,310$266/hr
Eaglebeach78,809$2,228$23,548$294/hr
Royalrock78,771$2,228$23,580$294/hr
Cedardale76,371$2,179$23,018$287/hr
Missoula75,516$2,032$21,315$266/hr
Northworth74,008$2,207$23,310$291/hr
Lowerwell72,629$2,081$21,870$273/hr
Eaglewood71,996$2,172$22,925$286/hr
Moonworth71,371$2,242$23,711$296/hr
Autumnfield69,542$2,095$22,025$275/hr
Foxmont69,002$2,186$23,095$288/hr
Cedarcrest68,086$1,948$20,383$254/hr
Goldenland67,822$2,305$24,442$305/hr
Springwillow62,992$2,172$22,910$286/hr
Elkmill62,792$1,822$18,925$236/hr
Rosevalley62,033$2,249$23,816$297/hr
Ironcrest61,833$2,165$22,822$285/hr
Greenway60,825$1,766$18,332$228/hr
Bluehill58,407$2,228$23,564$294/hr
Redfield58,223$2,130$22,448$280/hr
Shadowway56,383$1,857$19,355$241/hr
Summerpoint54,637$2,144$22,576$282/hr
Greenpark50,731$1,801$18,708$233/hr
Shadowside50,660$2,200$23,265$290/hr
Wolfbluff49,902$1,822$18,920$236/hr
Hawkcliff47,582$1,878$19,560$244/hr
Ironbeach47,437$1,969$20,600$257/hr
Silvermeadow47,353$1,801$18,692$233/hr
Cedargrove46,767$1,717$17,743$221/hr
Cedarville46,607$2,361$25,067$313/hr
Crystalmarsh44,946$2,193$23,158$289/hr
Redshire43,849$2,221$23,492$293/hr
Fairwood39,215$1,836$19,083$238/hr
Oakfield38,721$1,696$17,520$218/hr
Moonford38,561$1,787$18,523$231/hr
Silvergrove38,433$1,822$18,950$236/hr
Brightford38,377$1,955$20,430$255/hr
Royaloak36,944$2,109$22,185$277/hr
Twinmill35,530$1,871$19,491$243/hr
Oldwillow34,775$2,137$22,497$281/hr
Deerbeach33,808$1,836$19,090$238/hr
Cedarton33,162$2,186$23,097$288/hr
Springmaple32,966$2,326$24,697$308/hr
Helena32,091$1,990$20,854$260/hr
Aspenpark31,829$1,808$18,788$234/hr
Birchbeach31,293$1,822$18,962$236/hr
Fairfield31,083$1,927$20,115$251/hr
Blackpoint30,736$2,137$22,523$281/hr
Sunton29,919$2,263$23,947$299/hr
Elkholly25,812$1,997$20,930$261/hr
Blackdale25,477$1,794$18,617$232/hr
Starhaven24,592$1,878$19,600$244/hr
Sunworth24,576$2,165$22,863$285/hr
Wolfrock18,592$2,025$21,262$265/hr
Roserock17,519$1,969$20,637$257/hr
Twingrove17,356$2,200$23,259$290/hr
Eagleway17,319$1,864$19,407$242/hr
Hawkworth17,189$2,221$23,500$293/hr
Sunbeach17,173$2,382$25,332$316/hr
Cedaroak16,565$2,256$23,853$298/hr
Foxlake15,521$2,277$24,116$301/hr
Summermaple14,272$1,738$17,965$224/hr
Summercreek12,979$2,102$22,135$276/hr
Foxrock11,907$1,787$18,522$231/hr
Southgate9,157$2,165$22,845$285/hr
Lowercedar8,135$2,221$23,482$293/hr
Lakenest6,778$1,822$18,949$236/hr
Brighthaven6,633$2,067$21,742$271/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Montana?
The court filing fee for divorce in Montana is $170. Total costs range from $2,035 for an uncontested divorce to $21,367 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Montana?
Montana requires a waiting period of 20 days and 3 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Montana a community property or equitable distribution state?
Montana follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.