Divorce Cost in New York (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 17 cities in New York. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$335
Filing Fee
$2,687
Avg Uncontested
$27,068
Avg Contested
17
Cities Covered

New York Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period0 days
Residency Requirement12 months

Divorce Costs by City in New York

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
New York8,336,817$3,849$40,262$502/hr
Buffalo278,349$1,945$18,642$230/hr
Yonkers211,569$3,009$30,710$382/hr
Rochester211,328$2,029$19,563$242/hr
Syracuse148,620$2,043$19,749$244/hr
Albany98,424$2,813$28,470$354/hr
New Rochelle79,446$2,701$27,199$338/hr
Mount Vernon68,224$2,771$27,998$348/hr
Schenectady65,902$2,666$26,820$333/hr
Utica61,808$2,855$28,985$360/hr
White Plains57,866$2,757$27,851$346/hr
Hempstead55,361$2,687$27,088$336/hr
Troy49,974$2,701$27,227$338/hr
Niagara Falls49,468$2,743$27,710$344/hr
Binghamton46,444$2,673$26,923$334/hr
Freeport43,167$2,834$28,750$357/hr
Valley Stream37,659$2,610$26,203$325/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in New York?
The court filing fee for divorce in New York is $335. Total costs range from $2,687 for an uncontested divorce to $27,068 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in New York?
New York requires a waiting period of 0 days and 12 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is New York a community property or equitable distribution state?
New York follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.