📍 Colorado · 2026

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Colorado?

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

Filing Fee
$230
Court filing cost
Attorney Rate
$320/hr
Avg in Colorado
Uncontested
$5,500
Avg total cost
Contested
$22,000
Avg total cost
Waiting Period
91 days
Mandatory minimum
Property Law
Equitable Split
equitable state

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Divorce Costs in Colorado: The Full Breakdown

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 TypeLow EstimateTypicalHigh 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 uncontestedUp to $16,500 per spouse
The most important number The difference between uncontested and contested in Colorado is approximately $16,500 per spouse. That is money that stays in your family rather than going to attorneys.

⚖️ Colorado Filing Fees by County

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

💼 Attorney Fees in Colorado

Divorce attorney hourly rates in Colorado average $320 per hour.

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