📍 Idaho · 2026

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Idaho?

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

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

Filing Fee
$207
Court filing cost
Attorney Rate
$200/hr
Avg in Idaho
Uncontested
$4,200
Avg total cost
Contested
$17,000
Avg total cost
Waiting Period
20 days
Mandatory minimum
Property Law
50/50 Split
community state

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Divorce Costs in Idaho: The Full Breakdown

The cost of divorce in Idaho ranges from roughly $2,520 for a simple uncontested case to $27,200 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.

Idaho is a community property state. A 20-day waiting period applies after service of process.

Divorce TypeLow EstimateTypicalHigh Estimate
Uncontested, no children$207$837$4,200
Uncontested with children$2,520$4,200$6,300
Contested, no trial$9,350$17,000$27,200
Contested, goes to trial$27,200$32,300$50,000+
Savings going uncontestedUp to $12,800 per spouse
The most important number The difference between uncontested and contested in Idaho is approximately $12,800 per spouse. That is money that stays in your family rather than going to attorneys.

⚖️ Idaho Filing Fees by County

The court filing fee in Idaho 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: $207 statewide average

Ada County (Boise)$207
Canyon County$207
Kootenai County$207

💼 Attorney Fees in Idaho

Divorce attorney hourly rates in Idaho average $200 per hour.

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