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Divorce Costs in Delaware

Equitable DistributionNo-Fault & Fault-Based

Filing Fee

$160

Avg. Attorney Rate

$300/hr

Timeline

4 months

Waiting Period

None

Property Division

Equitable Distribution

Fault Type

No-Fault & Fault-Based

Key Cost Factors

Uncontested Range$1,800$5,000
Contested Range$12,000$40,000

State Overview

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

Delaware allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce grounds. There is no mandatory waiting period.

The average attorney rate in Delaware is $300 per hour. An uncontested divorce typically costs $1,800 to $5,000, while a contested divorce can range from $12,000 to $40,000.

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