Divorce Cost in North Dakota (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 72 cities in North Dakota. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$80
Filing Fee
$1,843
Avg Uncontested
$20,111
Avg Contested
72
Cities Covered

North Dakota Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period0 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in North Dakota

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Fargo125,990$1,802$19,640$246/hr
Birchcrest84,706$1,907$20,827$261/hr
Deerhill83,882$1,851$20,213$253/hr
Lowercape83,556$1,977$21,620$271/hr
Crystalgrove83,427$1,620$17,598$220/hr
Wolfpoint80,359$1,802$19,667$246/hr
Greengrove80,069$1,690$18,372$230/hr
Oldwell79,989$2,005$21,962$275/hr
Fairpark75,485$1,697$18,433$231/hr
Pineport74,673$1,809$19,705$247/hr
Elkpark74,360$2,040$22,365$280/hr
Ironland73,572$1,718$18,670$234/hr
Bismarck73,529$1,872$20,419$256/hr
Rosestone73,461$1,865$20,354$255/hr
Crystalbrook73,424$1,816$19,808$248/hr
Northwell73,037$1,949$21,313$267/hr
Brightnest72,859$1,529$16,553$207/hr
Clearworth72,159$2,033$22,277$279/hr
Wolfhaven71,985$1,732$18,828$236/hr
Royaldale71,796$1,830$19,962$250/hr
Shadowwillow64,432$1,942$21,225$266/hr
Autumnton61,815$1,935$21,163$265/hr
Birchton61,080$1,697$18,450$231/hr
Shadowdale60,689$1,844$20,148$252/hr
Westvalley59,468$1,809$19,747$247/hr
Foxcape58,292$1,844$20,135$252/hr
Sunview56,791$1,942$21,215$266/hr
Twinwell56,388$2,047$22,451$281/hr
Aspencreek54,470$1,662$18,058$226/hr
Deergate51,232$1,851$20,182$253/hr
Shadowcliff49,055$1,669$18,155$227/hr
Mountbluff48,710$1,704$18,514$232/hr
Mountfield48,490$1,837$20,055$251/hr
Sunway47,913$1,823$19,868$249/hr
Grandcape47,698$2,096$22,980$288/hr
Royalmarsh47,440$1,746$19,031$238/hr
Cedargate42,197$1,578$17,108$214/hr
Mountbrook39,762$1,704$18,550$232/hr
Crystalmarsh36,832$1,613$17,517$219/hr
Rosecape36,817$1,921$21,020$263/hr
Silverwillow35,994$1,725$18,767$235/hr
Elkbluff35,087$2,159$23,730$297/hr
Goldrock35,084$2,040$22,332$280/hr
Summerville34,128$1,732$18,873$236/hr
Wolfcedar33,519$1,977$21,658$271/hr
Crystalstone32,700$1,998$21,886$274/hr
Redcrest32,289$1,837$20,045$251/hr
Mountmaple31,307$1,760$19,185$240/hr
Elkburg30,885$1,970$21,544$270/hr
Ironway29,562$2,068$22,683$284/hr
Hawkwell28,516$1,781$19,410$243/hr
Cedarwell25,917$1,921$21,010$263/hr
Oldgrove25,001$1,753$19,117$239/hr
Lakenest24,851$1,809$19,705$247/hr
Oakmont23,989$1,662$18,053$226/hr
Deermaple22,983$1,830$19,965$250/hr
Fairoak21,351$1,963$21,496$269/hr
Lowerglen21,142$1,991$21,782$273/hr
Goldmaple21,078$1,998$21,878$274/hr
Upperfield19,670$1,634$17,737$222/hr
Whitemarsh19,039$1,928$21,093$264/hr
Riverpoint17,923$1,851$20,180$253/hr
Grandway15,833$1,851$20,209$253/hr
Eastmaple14,326$1,949$21,316$267/hr
Fairton12,924$1,844$20,143$252/hr
Riverbay12,736$1,858$20,280$254/hr
Ironhill11,969$1,676$18,212$228/hr
Wolfbluff10,608$1,984$21,715$272/hr
Greenrock10,594$1,816$19,791$248/hr
Bluewood9,531$1,655$18,001$225/hr
Eastpine9,436$1,809$19,750$247/hr
Eastwillow9,056$2,033$22,284$279/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in North Dakota?
The court filing fee for divorce in North Dakota is $80. Total costs range from $1,843 for an uncontested divorce to $20,111 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in North Dakota?
North Dakota requires a waiting period of 0 days and 6 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is North Dakota a community property or equitable distribution state?
North Dakota follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.