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Divorce Costs in Texas
Community Property • No-Fault & Fault-Based
Filing Fee
$300
Avg. Attorney Rate
$300/hr
Timeline
4 months
Waiting Period
60 days
Property Division
Community Property
Fault Type
No-Fault & Fault-Based
Key Cost Factors
Uncontested Range$1,500 — $5,000
Contested Range$12,000 — $45,000
State Overview
Texas is a community property state, meaning marital assets are generally split 50/50.
Texas allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce grounds. There is a mandatory 60-day waiting period before a divorce can be finalized.
The average attorney rate in Texas is $300 per hour. An uncontested divorce typically costs $1,500 to $5,000, while a contested divorce can range from $12,000 to $45,000.
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