Divorce Cost in Vermont (2026)

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

$295
Filing Fee
$2,350
Avg Uncontested
$23,646
Avg Contested
72
Cities Covered

Vermont Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period90 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in Vermont

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Foxwell84,731$2,563$26,073$324/hr
Northbrook84,536$2,514$25,512$317/hr
Southmeadow83,956$2,605$26,559$330/hr
Clearelm82,287$2,612$26,602$331/hr
Fairmill81,042$2,248$22,502$279/hr
Cedarshire80,813$2,276$22,802$283/hr
Fortland79,861$2,444$24,724$307/hr
Westcliff79,813$2,472$25,032$311/hr
Shadowbay79,660$2,157$21,443$266/hr
Cedarfield79,060$2,255$22,587$280/hr
Mountford78,925$2,220$22,158$275/hr
Royalbridge78,019$2,381$24,023$298/hr
Summerside77,593$2,304$23,108$287/hr
Hawkholly77,222$2,549$25,897$322/hr
Eastland74,128$2,353$23,692$294/hr
Starvalley74,056$2,073$20,503$254/hr
Southsprings71,337$2,444$24,717$307/hr
Westpark71,317$2,416$24,380$303/hr
Blacklake68,473$2,577$26,222$326/hr
Twinholly65,436$2,171$21,630$268/hr
Royalland63,855$2,556$25,983$323/hr
Wolfdale63,128$2,745$28,150$350/hr
Whitewillow61,108$2,150$21,383$265/hr
Northdale60,074$2,024$19,917$247/hr
Shadowbluff59,109$2,024$19,950$247/hr
Twincliff58,928$2,122$21,077$261/hr
Cedarville57,344$2,220$22,193$275/hr
Royalpoint57,135$2,031$20,020$248/hr
Aspenpark55,721$2,486$25,199$313/hr
Foxcedar53,268$2,241$22,400$278/hr
Rosecliff49,985$2,248$22,475$279/hr
Clearstone47,381$2,220$22,160$275/hr
Twincreek46,143$2,381$24,026$298/hr
Burlington44,743$2,458$24,874$309/hr
Lakeville43,452$2,115$20,985$260/hr
Twinshire42,435$2,206$21,998$273/hr
Starridge41,387$2,472$25,048$311/hr
Springburg40,170$2,577$26,233$326/hr
Silverdale39,638$2,591$26,380$328/hr
Oldburg39,234$2,122$21,032$261/hr
Hawkmont38,331$2,262$22,651$281/hr
Fortmeadow35,704$2,619$26,720$332/hr
Lowerway34,069$2,346$23,627$293/hr
Goldencape34,001$2,178$21,695$269/hr
Blackbay33,432$2,542$25,822$321/hr
Goldnest32,653$2,465$24,960$310/hr
Blueville32,255$2,332$23,455$291/hr
Deerridge31,339$2,325$23,375$290/hr
Crystalton28,231$2,528$25,645$319/hr
Blackdale27,848$2,500$25,378$315/hr
Autumnwillow27,697$2,178$21,690$269/hr
Goldpark26,054$2,192$21,870$271/hr
Wolfholly25,553$2,388$24,055$299/hr
Fairmaple25,525$2,276$22,799$283/hr
Crystalholly25,118$2,150$21,360$265/hr
Twinside25,052$2,668$27,252$339/hr
Westvalley24,862$2,101$20,818$258/hr
Crystalhill24,701$2,381$23,990$298/hr
Pineholly24,179$2,094$20,728$257/hr
Cedarvalley23,688$2,311$23,217$288/hr
Springelm19,148$2,297$23,028$286/hr
Wolfsprings18,608$2,290$22,953$285/hr
Fortwell18,254$2,402$24,230$301/hr
Summerworth16,067$2,227$22,275$276/hr
Mountpoint14,046$2,255$22,566$280/hr
Bluefield13,462$2,605$26,530$330/hr
Riverheights12,766$2,647$27,010$336/hr
Grandville11,506$2,164$21,522$267/hr
Montpelier8,074$2,332$23,452$291/hr
Clearway7,774$2,598$26,450$329/hr
Summerton7,090$2,556$25,967$323/hr
Clearworth6,967$2,360$23,768$295/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Vermont?
The court filing fee for divorce in Vermont is $295. Total costs range from $2,350 for an uncontested divorce to $23,646 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Vermont?
Vermont requires a waiting period of 90 days and 6 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Vermont a community property or equitable distribution state?
Vermont follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.