In Illinois, most divorce projects cost between $1,500 and $30,000 per case, with a typical price near $10,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical divorce cost
$1,500 – $30,000
per case · typical $10,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Divorce cost breakdown
- Uncontested, no children$1,500 – $5,000typical $3,000
- Contested, with property$10,000 – $30,000typical $20,000
- Mediated divorce$3,000 – $10,000typical $6,000
At a glance
- Typical range$1,500 – $30,000
- Unitper case
- Cities covered50
What Divorce costs
Includes filing fees, attorney fees, and related costs. Uncontested divorces with no children are cheapest; contested with assets and custody are costliest. Mediation can reduce costs.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
Why does divorce cost so much?
Attorney fees dominate. Disagreements on property, support, or custody increase time and costs.
Can I get a cheap divorce?
Yes, if uncontested and you use online services or mediation. But complex cases need a lawyer.
What drives the cost up?
Litigation, expert witnesses, and prolonged negotiations. The more you fight, the more it costs.