Real numbers for Kentucky — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Kentucky court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Kentucky Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Kentucky ranges from roughly $2,280 for a simple uncontested case to $25,600 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.
Kentucky has some of the lowest filing fees in the US. A 60-day waiting period applies.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $113 | $683 | $3,800 |
| Uncontested with children | $2,280 | $3,800 | $5,700 |
| Contested, no trial | $8,800 | $16,000 | $25,600 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $25,600 | $30,400 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $12,200 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Kentucky 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: $113 statewide — among the lowest
| Jefferson County (Louisville) | $113 |
| Fayette County (Lexington) | $113 |
| Kenton County | $110 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Kentucky average $200 per hour.
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Open Kentucky Calculator →Filing fees based on Kentucky court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.