Real numbers for Missouri — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Missouri court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Missouri Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Missouri ranges from roughly $2,520 for a simple uncontested case to $28,000 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.
Missouri has a 30-day waiting period. It recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $163 | $793 | $4,200 |
| Uncontested with children | $2,520 | $4,200 | $6,300 |
| Contested, no trial | $9,625 | $17,500 | $28,000 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $28,000 | $33,250 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $13,300 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Missouri 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: $163 statewide average
| Jackson County (Kansas City) | $163 |
| St. Louis City | $163 |
| St. Louis County | $163 |
| Greene (Springfield) | $160 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Missouri average $220 per hour.
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Open Missouri Calculator →Filing fees based on Missouri court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.