Real numbers for Massachusetts — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Massachusetts court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Massachusetts Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Massachusetts ranges from roughly $3,900 for a simple uncontested case to $48,000 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.
Massachusetts has some of the highest attorney rates outside NYC and SF. A 90-day waiting period applies after filing.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $200 | $1,175 | $6,500 |
| Uncontested with children | $3,900 | $6,500 | $9,750 |
| Contested, no trial | $16,500 | $30,000 | $48,000 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $48,000 | $57,000 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $23,500 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Massachusetts 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: $200 statewide
| Suffolk County (Boston) | $200 |
| Middlesex | $200 |
| Worcester | $200 |
| Essex | $200 |
| Norfolk | $200 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Massachusetts average $380 per hour.
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Open Massachusetts Calculator →Filing fees based on Massachusetts court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.