Real numbers for Colorado — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Colorado court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Colorado Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Colorado ranges from roughly $3,300 for a simple uncontested case to $35,200 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.
Colorado has a mandatory 91-day waiting period from date of service.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $230 | $1,055 | $5,500 |
| Uncontested with children | $3,300 | $5,500 | $8,250 |
| Contested, no trial | $12,100 | $22,000 | $35,200 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $35,200 | $41,800 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $16,500 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Colorado 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: $230 statewide uniform fee
| Denver | $230 |
| El Paso (Colorado Springs) | $230 |
| Arapahoe | $230 |
| Jefferson | $230 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Colorado average $320 per hour.
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Open Colorado Calculator →Filing fees based on Colorado court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.