Divorce Cost Reality
Legal fees + asset split + lifestyle change
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Learn more — how it works, FAQ & guide
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Divorce Cost Reality Calculator
Average US divorce: $25-50K, with contested cases reaching $100K+. This tool sums legal fees, asset split, child support, new-household setup, and career disruption.
How to use this tool
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Set complexity
Uncontested → mediated → contested.
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Asset + child setup
Joint assets, kids, support.
- 3
See total cost
Legal + asset hit + new household.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why so expensive?
Two households where one used to be: rent, utilities, insurance, daycare. Plus legal fees. Plus retirement-account split (often 50%). Plus career disruption. The "fee" is just the start.
Mediation vs litigation?
Mediation: $5-10K + 3-6 months. Litigation: $30-100K+ + 1-3 years. Most people don't know mediation exists — it's the better option in 70%+ of cases.
Hidden long-term costs?
Lost compound interest on split retirement. Lower credit score during process. Health insurance loss for non-employee spouse. New mortgage at higher rates. Career hit if you re-enter workforce.
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