Real numbers for Washington — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Washington court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Washington Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Washington ranges from roughly $3,600 for a simple uncontested case to $40,000 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.
Washington is a community property state with a 90-day waiting period. Seattle attorney rates are among the highest in the western US outside of California.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $280 | $1,180 | $6,000 |
| Uncontested with children | $3,600 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| Contested, no trial | $13,750 | $25,000 | $40,000 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $40,000 | $47,500 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $19,000 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Washington 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: $280 statewide average
| King County (Seattle) | $320 |
| Pierce County (Tacoma) | $280 |
| Snohomish | $280 |
| Spokane | $260 |
| Clark (Vancouver) | $260 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Washington average $330 per hour.
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Open Washington Calculator →Filing fees based on Washington court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.