Real numbers for West Virginia — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against West Virginia court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My West Virginia Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in West Virginia ranges from roughly $2,280 for a simple uncontested case to $25,600 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.
West Virginia has a 30-day waiting period and among the lowest attorney rates in the eastern US.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $135 | $705 | $3,800 |
| Uncontested with children | $2,280 | $3,800 | $5,700 |
| Contested, no trial | $8,800 | $16,000 | $25,600 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $25,600 | $30,400 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $12,200 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in West 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: $135 statewide average
| Kanawha County (Charleston) | $135 |
| Cabell County (Huntington) | $132 |
| Monongalia (Morgantown) | $135 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in West Virginia average $180 per hour.
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Open West Virginia Calculator →Filing fees based on West Virginia court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.