Divorce Cost in South Dakota (2026)

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

$95
Filing Fee
$1,847
Avg Uncontested
$20,009
Avg Contested
73
Cities Covered

South Dakota Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period0 days
Residency Requirement0 months

Divorce Costs by City in South Dakota

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Sioux Falls192,517$1,761$19,030$238/hr
Southfield84,492$2,132$23,238$291/hr
Brightmarsh82,556$1,530$16,422$205/hr
Elkbridge82,308$1,971$21,395$268/hr
Sunhill80,150$1,810$19,596$245/hr
Eastview79,169$1,761$19,015$238/hr
Winterwood78,789$1,607$17,258$216/hr
Rapid City77,503$1,908$20,690$259/hr
Foxwood77,299$2,083$22,683$284/hr
Westton75,929$1,936$21,007$263/hr
Clearside74,161$1,838$19,919$249/hr
Foxoak73,404$1,600$17,196$215/hr
Stonecrest71,945$1,719$18,570$232/hr
Twinwillow70,426$1,880$20,383$255/hr
Deermeadow70,264$1,509$16,144$202/hr
Ironmont70,204$1,600$17,185$215/hr
Upperton69,678$1,761$19,053$238/hr
Greenland69,518$1,733$18,718$234/hr
Hawkland66,963$1,768$19,110$239/hr
Aspenmarsh64,514$1,719$18,540$232/hr
Foxpine64,291$1,824$19,730$247/hr
Oakmont61,359$2,104$22,905$287/hr
Twinhaven60,692$2,195$23,953$300/hr
Goldendale59,510$1,768$19,128$239/hr
Wolfburg58,267$2,048$22,297$279/hr
Oldpark58,114$1,726$18,630$233/hr
Eagleheights56,626$1,894$20,555$257/hr
Stonewillow56,400$1,943$21,085$264/hr
Springgate54,958$1,950$21,148$265/hr
Hawkcreek54,081$2,055$22,388$280/hr
Winterpark50,018$1,852$20,070$251/hr
Clearwillow47,972$1,831$19,843$248/hr
Deermarsh45,727$2,055$22,375$280/hr
Riverfield42,956$1,635$17,613$220/hr
Pinemaple42,390$1,978$21,515$269/hr
Wolfnest42,217$2,006$21,809$273/hr
Stoneoak40,378$1,656$17,830$223/hr
Fortfield39,932$1,726$18,617$233/hr
Goldennest38,422$1,691$18,212$228/hr
Moonland37,826$2,118$23,065$289/hr
Uppermill37,592$1,677$18,083$226/hr
Winterlake36,868$1,866$20,200$253/hr
Foxstone36,786$1,901$20,605$258/hr
Northcape36,677$1,971$21,407$268/hr
Winterpoint36,392$1,656$17,846$223/hr
Cedarwood35,564$1,607$17,271$216/hr
Blackton33,358$1,635$17,575$220/hr
Grandoak31,519$1,908$20,670$259/hr
Goldenpoint30,887$1,880$20,372$255/hr
Starport30,858$1,866$20,217$253/hr
Mountford29,626$2,076$22,625$283/hr
Sunheights29,527$2,125$23,178$290/hr
Birchcrest29,444$1,719$18,560$232/hr
Goldmont28,771$2,034$22,113$277/hr
Newford28,074$2,139$23,322$292/hr
Moonside27,144$1,922$20,847$261/hr
Birchlake26,878$1,635$17,620$220/hr
Deerholly25,576$2,048$22,283$279/hr
Cedargrove24,761$1,901$20,610$258/hr
Cedarcreek23,645$1,747$18,877$236/hr
Springpark23,558$1,747$18,847$236/hr
Riverway21,740$1,579$16,957$212/hr
Birchstone19,667$1,705$18,407$230/hr
Springbrook18,212$1,768$19,115$239/hr
Blackside17,147$1,810$19,588$245/hr
Ironbeach16,356$1,971$21,411$268/hr
Pierre14,091$1,754$18,923$237/hr
Northglen13,947$1,901$20,629$258/hr
Oakholly10,503$1,908$20,693$259/hr
Westside10,097$1,971$21,393$268/hr
Grandstone9,707$1,852$20,063$251/hr
Eastcedar8,195$1,719$18,545$232/hr
Mooncliff7,898$2,188$23,865$299/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in South Dakota?
The court filing fee for divorce in South Dakota is $95. Total costs range from $1,847 for an uncontested divorce to $20,009 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in South Dakota?
South Dakota requires a waiting period of 0 days and 0 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is South Dakota a community property or equitable distribution state?
South Dakota follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.