📍 Arizona · 2026

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Arizona?

Real numbers for Arizona — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.

✓ Filing fees verified against Arizona court records · Updated July 2026

Filing Fee
$349
Court filing cost
Attorney Rate
$260/hr
Avg in Arizona
Uncontested
$5,000
Avg total cost
Contested
$20,000
Avg total cost
Waiting Period
60 days
Mandatory minimum
Property Law
50/50 Split
community state

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Divorce Costs in Arizona: The Full Breakdown

The cost of divorce in Arizona ranges from roughly $3,000 for a simple uncontested case to $32,000 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.

Arizona is a community property state — most assets acquired during marriage are split 50/50.

Divorce TypeLow EstimateTypicalHigh Estimate
Uncontested, no children$349$1,099$5,000
Uncontested with children$3,000$5,000$7,500
Contested, no trial$11,000$20,000$32,000
Contested, goes to trial$32,000$38,000$50,000+
Savings going uncontestedUp to $15,000 per spouse
The most important number The difference between uncontested and contested in Arizona is approximately $15,000 per spouse. That is money that stays in your family rather than going to attorneys.

⚖️ Arizona Filing Fees by County

The court filing fee in Arizona 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: $349 in Maricopa; varies by county

Maricopa County (Phoenix)$349
Pima County (Tucson)$261
Yavapai$257
Yuma$257

💼 Attorney Fees in Arizona

Divorce attorney hourly rates in Arizona average $260 per hour.

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Filing fees based on Arizona court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.