Real numbers for North Dakota — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against North Dakota court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My North Dakota Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in North Dakota ranges from roughly $2,160 for a simple uncontested case to $24,800 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.
North Dakota has the second-lowest filing fees in the US at $80. No mandatory waiting period.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $80 | $620 | $3,600 |
| Uncontested with children | $2,160 | $3,600 | $5,400 |
| Contested, no trial | $8,525 | $15,500 | $24,800 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $24,800 | $29,450 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $11,900 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in North Dakota 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: $80 statewide — second lowest in US
| Cass County (Fargo) | $80 |
| Burleigh (Bismarck) | $80 |
| Grand Forks | $80 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in North Dakota average $185 per hour.
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Open North Dakota Calculator →Filing fees based on North Dakota court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.