Real numbers for Alabama — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Alabama court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Alabama Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Alabama ranges from roughly $2,520 for a simple uncontested case to $28,800 or more for a contested divorce that goes to trial. The single biggest factor is not the state — it is how much you and your spouse disagree.
Alabama has no mandatory waiting period after the 30-day answer period.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $163 | $793 | $4,200 |
| Uncontested with children | $2,520 | $4,200 | $6,300 |
| Contested, no trial | $9,900 | $18,000 | $28,800 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $28,800 | $34,200 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $13,800 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Alabama is paid when you submit your divorce petition to the court. This is a fixed, unavoidable cost regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested.
Filing fee note: $163 statewide average; varies by county
| Jefferson County (Birmingham) | $163 |
| Mobile County | $163 |
| Madison County (Huntsville) | $152 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Alabama average $190 per hour.
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Open Alabama Calculator →Filing fees based on Alabama court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.