Real numbers for Montana — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Montana court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Montana Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Montana ranges from roughly $2,400 for a simple uncontested case to $26,400 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.
Montana has a 20-day waiting period and relatively low attorney rates compared to western states.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $170 | $770 | $4,000 |
| Uncontested with children | $2,400 | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| Contested, no trial | $9,075 | $16,500 | $26,400 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $26,400 | $31,350 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $12,500 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Montana 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: $170 statewide average
| Yellowstone County (Billings) | $170 |
| Cascade County (Great Falls) | $165 |
| Missoula County | $170 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Montana average $195 per hour.
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Open Montana Calculator →Filing fees based on Montana court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.