Real numbers for North Carolina — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against North Carolina court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My North Carolina Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in North Carolina ranges from roughly $2,880 for a simple uncontested case to $31,200 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.
North Carolina requires a 12-month separation period before filing — you must live separately for one full year first.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $225 | $945 | $4,800 |
| Uncontested with children | $2,880 | $4,800 | $7,200 |
| Contested, no trial | $10,725 | $19,500 | $31,200 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $31,200 | $37,050 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $14,700 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in North Carolina 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: $225 statewide uniform fee
| Mecklenburg County (Charlotte) | $225 |
| Wake County (Raleigh) | $225 |
| Guilford (Greensboro) | $225 |
| Forsyth (Winston-Salem) | $225 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in North Carolina average $240 per hour.
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Open North Carolina Calculator →Filing fees based on North Carolina court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.