Real numbers for Connecticut — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Connecticut court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Connecticut Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Connecticut ranges from roughly $3,600 for a simple uncontested case to $44,800 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.
Connecticut requires a 90-day waiting period and has some of the highest attorney rates in the Northeast.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $350 | $1,250 | $6,000 |
| Uncontested with children | $3,600 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| Contested, no trial | $15,400 | $28,000 | $44,800 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $44,800 | $53,200 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $22,000 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Connecticut 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: $350 statewide
| Hartford Superior Court | $350 |
| New Haven | $350 |
| Fairfield | $350 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Connecticut average $360 per hour.
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Open Connecticut Calculator →Filing fees based on Connecticut court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.