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Divorce Costs in Maryland
Equitable Distribution • No-Fault & Fault-Based
Filing Fee
$165
Avg. Attorney Rate
$300/hr
Timeline
5 months
Waiting Period
None
Property Division
Equitable Distribution
Fault Type
No-Fault & Fault-Based
Key Cost Factors
Uncontested Range$2,000 — $5,500
Contested Range$12,000 — $42,000
State Overview
Maryland is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital assets are divided fairly but not necessarily equally.
Maryland allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce grounds. There is no mandatory waiting period.
The average attorney rate in Maryland is $300 per hour. An uncontested divorce typically costs $2,000 to $5,500, while a contested divorce can range from $12,000 to $42,000.
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