Real numbers for New Jersey — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against New Jersey court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My New Jersey Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in New Jersey ranges from roughly $3,900 for a simple uncontested case to $44,800 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.
New Jersey has no mandatory waiting period but requires 18 months of separation for no-fault divorce or proof of fault grounds.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $300 | $1,275 | $6,500 |
| Uncontested with children | $3,900 | $6,500 | $9,750 |
| Contested, no trial | $15,400 | $28,000 | $44,800 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $44,800 | $53,200 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $21,500 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in New Jersey 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: $300 statewide uniform fee
| Bergen County | $300 |
| Essex | $300 |
| Hudson | $300 |
| Middlesex | $300 |
| Ocean | $300 |
| Monmouth | $300 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in New Jersey average $370 per hour.
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Open New Jersey Calculator →Filing fees based on New Jersey court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.