Divorce Cost in West Virginia (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 71 cities in West Virginia. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$175
Filing Fee
$1,778
Avg Uncontested
$18,390
Avg Contested
71
Cities Covered

West Virginia Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period0 days
Residency Requirement12 months

Divorce Costs by City in West Virginia

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Eagleridge83,109$1,750$18,068$225/hr
Cedarbay81,559$2,037$21,342$266/hr
Winterport79,826$1,519$15,463$192/hr
Rivernest78,051$1,960$20,442$255/hr
Grandcrest76,250$1,939$20,215$252/hr
Westcreek72,578$1,701$17,528$218/hr
Fortbeach72,189$1,967$20,544$256/hr
Hawkway68,508$1,652$16,972$211/hr
Grandburg57,308$1,757$18,155$226/hr
Winterwell56,890$1,960$20,442$255/hr
Cedarbeach55,476$1,757$18,176$226/hr
Elkrock54,980$1,624$16,667$207/hr
Clearbrook54,776$1,680$17,255$215/hr
Elkmont54,346$1,603$16,407$204/hr
Springton53,806$1,876$19,498$243/hr
Fairpark53,636$1,750$18,054$225/hr
Goldenpark53,142$1,673$17,203$214/hr
Roseway50,859$1,547$15,745$196/hr
Rosewillow48,047$1,610$16,475$205/hr
Charleston48,006$1,680$17,288$215/hr
Brightpine47,525$1,589$16,218$202/hr
Grandpark47,511$1,603$16,375$204/hr
Springbrook47,336$1,939$20,220$252/hr
Crystalwood46,289$1,981$20,725$258/hr
Hawkport44,973$1,589$16,260$202/hr
Bearelm44,046$1,519$15,426$192/hr
Mountmill43,885$1,729$17,845$222/hr
Northpoint43,855$1,638$16,823$209/hr
Oakbeach42,447$1,925$20,059$250/hr
Hawkcape41,858$1,841$19,103$238/hr
Royalbeach41,830$1,757$18,163$226/hr
Shadowmeadow41,728$2,002$20,925$261/hr
Starridge41,407$1,736$17,901$223/hr
Foxford40,430$1,918$20,000$249/hr
Birchsprings39,993$1,589$16,241$202/hr
Crystalbeach38,489$1,771$18,285$228/hr
Bearhill37,990$2,086$21,870$273/hr
Springholly37,678$1,736$17,933$223/hr
Summermill35,580$1,771$18,297$228/hr
Northmont35,431$1,988$20,772$259/hr
Lowercliff33,169$1,820$18,850$235/hr
Eagleworth31,155$1,666$17,130$213/hr
Winterview31,100$1,974$20,614$257/hr
Sunway30,324$1,911$19,895$248/hr
Hawkville29,635$1,729$17,833$222/hr
Goldway28,543$1,638$16,780$209/hr
Birchfield26,617$1,785$18,463$230/hr
Winterpoint26,447$1,820$18,850$235/hr
Elkcape24,812$1,638$16,787$209/hr
Hawksprings24,290$1,589$16,237$202/hr
Ironmaple23,596$1,848$19,163$239/hr
Springridge22,611$1,547$15,785$196/hr
Greenbeach22,404$1,645$16,880$210/hr
Fairbrook19,709$2,086$21,892$273/hr
Wolfhill18,818$1,820$18,890$235/hr
Ironlake18,706$1,911$19,913$248/hr
Roseside18,100$1,757$18,135$226/hr
Fairford17,782$1,995$20,852$260/hr
Cedarnest17,673$1,722$17,750$221/hr
Crystalbay17,288$1,750$18,055$225/hr
Northpine16,910$1,694$17,454$217/hr
Goldcliff16,199$1,904$19,842$247/hr
Twinmont16,169$1,834$19,052$237/hr
Goldheights15,610$1,841$19,123$238/hr
Oakglen15,596$1,778$18,388$229/hr
Blackgate14,042$1,799$18,621$232/hr
Greenwood12,622$1,666$17,140$213/hr
Westshire12,537$1,792$18,545$231/hr
Grandton9,619$1,666$17,125$213/hr
Eagleport7,782$1,946$20,312$253/hr
Pineheights6,337$1,911$19,930$248/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in West Virginia?
The court filing fee for divorce in West Virginia is $175. Total costs range from $1,778 for an uncontested divorce to $18,390 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in West Virginia?
West Virginia 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 West Virginia a community property or equitable distribution state?
West Virginia follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.