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Divorce Costs in Arkansas

Equitable DistributionNo-Fault & Fault-Based

Filing Fee

$165

Avg. Attorney Rate

$225/hr

Timeline

5 months

Waiting Period

30 days

Property Division

Equitable Distribution

Fault Type

No-Fault & Fault-Based

Key Cost Factors

Uncontested Range$1,300$3,500
Contested Range$8,000$30,000

State Overview

Arkansas is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital assets are divided fairly but not necessarily equally.

Arkansas allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce grounds. There is a mandatory 30-day waiting period before a divorce can be finalized.

The average attorney rate in Arkansas is $225 per hour. An uncontested divorce typically costs $1,300 to $3,500, while a contested divorce can range from $8,000 to $30,000.

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