Divorce Cost in Washington (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 28 cities in Washington. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$314
Filing Fee
$2,364
Avg Uncontested
$23,606
Avg Contested
28
Cities Covered

Washington Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeNo Fault
Property DivisionCommunity Distribution
Waiting Period90 days
Residency Requirement12 months

Divorce Costs by City in Washington

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Seattle737,015$3,296$34,187$426/hr
Spokane222,081$2,141$21,065$261/hr
Tacoma219,346$2,463$24,716$307/hr
Vancouver167,405$2,316$23,084$286/hr
Bellevue133,992$2,400$23,999$298/hr
Kent124,435$2,309$23,000$285/hr
Everett105,370$2,302$22,901$284/hr
Renton97,003$2,400$24,040$298/hr
Yakima93,257$2,344$23,361$290/hr
Federal Way92,734$2,337$23,279$289/hr
Spokane Valley91,113$2,274$22,571$280/hr
Kirkland84,430$2,407$24,096$299/hr
Bellingham82,631$2,337$23,296$289/hr
Kennewick76,762$2,309$22,994$285/hr
Auburn74,860$2,407$24,106$299/hr
Pasco67,599$2,288$22,751$282/hr
Marysville63,269$2,358$23,540$292/hr
Lakewood59,097$2,372$23,701$294/hr
Redmond57,530$2,365$23,598$293/hr
Shoreline54,790$2,218$21,966$272/hr
Richland52,413$2,232$22,134$274/hr
Sammamish50,169$2,414$24,189$300/hr
Burien49,858$2,267$22,529$279/hr
Olympia48,338$2,330$23,213$288/hr
Lacey44,919$2,246$22,271$276/hr
Edmonds40,727$2,351$23,477$291/hr
Bremerton39,056$2,337$23,296$289/hr
Puyallup38,609$2,365$23,614$293/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Washington?
The court filing fee for divorce in Washington is $314. Total costs range from $2,364 for an uncontested divorce to $23,606 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Washington?
Washington requires a waiting period of 90 days and 12 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Washington a community property or equitable distribution state?
Washington follows community distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.