Real numbers for Texas — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Texas court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Texas Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Texas ranges from roughly $3,000 for a simple uncontested case to $35,200 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.
Texas is a community property state with a mandatory 60-day waiting period. Texas has no state income tax, which affects post-divorce financial planning significantly.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $300 | $1,050 | $5,000 |
| Uncontested with children | $3,000 | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Contested, no trial | $12,100 | $22,000 | $35,200 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $35,200 | $41,800 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $17,000 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Texas 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 average; varies by county
| Harris County (Houston) | $338 |
| Dallas County | $318 |
| Tarrant County (Fort Worth) | $310 |
| Travis County (Austin) | $302 |
| Bexar County (San Antonio) | $289 |
| Collin County | $290 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Texas average $280 per hour.
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Open Texas Calculator →Filing fees based on Texas court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.