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Divorce Costs in New York
Equitable Distribution • No-Fault & Fault-Based
Filing Fee
$210
Avg. Attorney Rate
$375/hr
Timeline
9 months
Waiting Period
None
Property Division
Equitable Distribution
Fault Type
No-Fault & Fault-Based
Key Cost Factors
Uncontested Range$2,500 — $7,500
Contested Range$17,000 — $60,000
State Overview
New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital assets are divided fairly but not necessarily equally.
New York allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce grounds. There is no mandatory waiting period.
The average attorney rate in New York is $375 per hour. An uncontested divorce typically costs $2,500 to $7,500, while a contested divorce can range from $17,000 to $60,000.
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