📍 New Hampshire · 2026

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in New Hampshire?

Real numbers for New Hampshire — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.

✓ Filing fees verified against New Hampshire court records · Updated July 2026

Filing Fee
$250
Court filing cost
Attorney Rate
$240/hr
Avg in New Hampshire
Uncontested
$5,000
Avg total cost
Contested
$20,000
Avg total cost
Waiting Period
None
Mandatory minimum
Property Law
Equitable Split
equitable state

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Divorce Costs in New Hampshire: The Full Breakdown

The cost of divorce in New Hampshire ranges from roughly $3,000 for a simple uncontested case to $32,000 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.

New Hampshire has no mandatory waiting period. It is one of only a few states where the process can theoretically complete in under 60 days.

Divorce TypeLow EstimateTypicalHigh Estimate
Uncontested, no children$250$1,000$5,000
Uncontested with children$3,000$5,000$7,500
Contested, no trial$11,000$20,000$32,000
Contested, goes to trial$32,000$38,000$50,000+
Savings going uncontestedUp to $15,000 per spouse
The most important number The difference between uncontested and contested in New Hampshire is approximately $15,000 per spouse. That is money that stays in your family rather than going to attorneys.

⚖️ New Hampshire Filing Fees by County

The court filing fee in New Hampshire 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: $250 statewide

Hillsborough County (Manchester/Nashua)$250
Rockingham$250
Merrimack (Concord)$250

💼 Attorney Fees in New Hampshire

Divorce attorney hourly rates in New Hampshire average $240 per hour.

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Filing fees based on New Hampshire court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.