Real numbers for Virginia — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Virginia court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Virginia Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Virginia 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.
Virginia requires a 12-month separation period (6 months if no children and you have a separation agreement). One of the stricter requirements on the East Coast.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $86 | $836 | $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 Virginia 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: $86 statewide — one of the lowest for an East Coast state
| Fairfax County | $86 |
| Prince William | $86 |
| Virginia Beach | $86 |
| Chesterfield | $86 |
| Henrico | $86 |
| Arlington | $86 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Virginia average $280 per hour.
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Open Virginia Calculator →Filing fees based on Virginia court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.