How Much Does an Online Divorce Cost?
July 25, 2026 · 1 min read · Updated July 10, 2026
Online divorce services are dramatically cheaper than lawyers, but watch for the fine print. Here's what you'll actually pay.
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Online divorce is the budget-friendly path, but 'cheap' can hide surprises. Here's how the pricing really breaks down.
The service fee
A reputable online divorce service charges a flat fee to prepare your documents, ours is $149, one time, with no subscription. Be wary of services that advertise a low headline price and then quietly renew as a monthly subscription; read the fine print before you buy.
The court filing fee
Separate from the service, your court charges its own filing fee to open the case, commonly $100–$450 depending on your state and county. This goes to the court, not the service. Many courts waive it for those who qualify.
What you're not paying for
The whole point of online divorce is skipping the biggest expense: hourly attorney fees, which push a typical divorce past $11,000. For an agreed, uncontested case, you simply don't need them.
Add it up and an honest online divorce is a flat document fee plus your court's filing fee, no hourly meter, and no surprises if you choose a service with transparent pricing.
