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The Most Affordable States to Get a Divorce: How Does Texas Fare?

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Getting married can cost a lot of money. For some people, it’s something worth spending thousands of dollars on. But if you think marriages are already expensive, you should see how much it costs to get divorced. Getting a divorce in the United States can cost thousands of dollars. The average cost of a divorce is currently $15,000. With the average cost being that much, how does the cost of getting a divorce in Texas compare?

Texas Divorces

The cost of getting a divorce in Texas would be between $15,000 to $20,000. Compared to the average of the entire country, Texas is above average. And though a simple divorce can cost a couple of thousand dollars, a lot of divorces still manage to get pretty expensive. It includes all the different fees, including but not limited to filing fees, document fees, and attorney’s fees. The cost of your divorce depends a lot on the circumstances of your divorce. The more complicated your divorce is, the more expensive it can get.

What Affects the Cost

There are a lot of factors that affect the cost of your divorce. One factor that can affect the cost of your divorce is how long the proceedings last. The longer it goes on, the more expensive it can get. 

Another factor that can affect how much your divorce would cost would be your attorney’s fees. Different attorneys charge different fees. Some may charge more than others. Others may also charge by the hour, which is how they usually charge or have their own rate. The cost of your divorce can also go up if there are kids involved in the divorce.

There’s a lot that needs to be sorted out and processed if there are kids involved. Such are custody and child support and those things just add to the cost. These are just some of the many things that can affect how much your divorce can cost.

Divorces can be just as expensive as a wedding, depending on the circumstance you’re in. But, if you’re really planning on getting one, a good way to assess your possible expenses would be to take into account the different factors that will affect the cost. That way, you can at least prepare for the expenses and have one less thing to worry about with regard to your divorce.

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Hutton Law

Mr. Hutton is a Divorce and Custody Lawyer based out of Round Rock, TX. His background is with child psychology at Arizona State University where he received a B.S. in 2006, and he continued this by working with the Children’s Right’s Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law where he received his J.D. in 2009. Throughout his practice, he has been a strong proponent of utilizing modern technology to improve his practice and the representation of his clients. He currently is the technology chair of CAFA of Travis County and is committed to improving and modernizing the practice of law in Texas. If you have any questions you can contact him at timothy.hutton@austintexaslegal.com

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