Real numbers for Minnesota — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Minnesota court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Minnesota Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Minnesota ranges from roughly $3,480 for a simple uncontested case to $36,800 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.
Minnesota has no mandatory waiting period but does not report divorce statistics to the CDC — one of 5 states that does not.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $400 | $1,270 | $5,800 |
| Uncontested with children | $3,480 | $5,800 | $8,700 |
| Contested, no trial | $12,650 | $23,000 | $36,800 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $36,800 | $43,700 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $17,200 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Minnesota 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: $400 statewide — one of the highest
| Hennepin County (Minneapolis) | $400 |
| Ramsey (St. Paul) | $400 |
| Dakota | $400 |
| Anoka | $400 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Minnesota average $290 per hour.
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Open Minnesota Calculator →Filing fees based on Minnesota court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.