{"id":2897,"date":"2024-01-01T15:00:19","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T15:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/?p=2897"},"modified":"2024-04-30T22:39:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T22:39:29","slug":"how-much-does-simple-divorce-cost-ma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affordlaw.org\/staging\/2465\/how-much-does-simple-divorce-cost-ma\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Simple Divorce Cost in MA?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2897\" class=\"elementor elementor-2897\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-924854e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"924854e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f15b0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f15b0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A simple, uncontested divorce in Massachusetts can cost $2,500 to $5,000, plus filing fees at $215. Costs increase for contested divorces. The average Massachusetts divorce costs $12,000 and rising significantly if a trial is necessary, potentially exceeding $20,000 depending on complexity and disputes\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b. We offer our services for much less. Our fees are based on your income, so the less you earn, the less you pay.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8700a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"c8700a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/WZrlIteByj4?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4661d6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4661d6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='understanding-the-cost-of-a-simple-divorce-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding the Cost of a Simple Divorce <br>in Massachusetts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e037244 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e037244\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Divorce isn&#8217;t easy, and it sure isn&#8217;t free. In Massachusetts, just like in other places, ending a marriage means dealing with some costs. But if you and your soon-to-be ex are able to agree on things, it could be what we call an &#8220;uncontested divorce.&#8221; This is usually simpler and cheaper. In this article, I\u2019ll walk you through what you might have to pay and why, using my experience as a family law attorney to give you real-life examples.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a7c1e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a7c1e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='different-divorce-types-and-what-they-mean-for-your-wallet'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Different Divorce Types and <br>What They Mean for Your Wallet<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1181dd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"1181dd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/_iqhSHMeA_A&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32d30c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32d30c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id='understanding-your-divorce-options'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Your Divorce Options <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a429f7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a429f7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the Bay State, there are different paths to divorce. Some folks go the &#8220;fault divorce&#8221; route, blaming their split on reasons like cheating or abuse. But most choose &#8220;no-fault,&#8221; which is about that sad reality: &#8220;irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.&#8221; A &#8220;simple divorce&#8221; is a no-fault, uncontested one, where you both agree on the major issues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50c347d elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"50c347d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/BxFZZsjU5YE?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7dc9a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7dc9a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id='why-type-of-divorce-matters'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Type of Divorce Matters <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de19a27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de19a27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The path you pick can really change the price. If you&#8217;re fighting over every little thing, expect the costs to climb. But if you can fill out the &#8220;joint petition&#8221; for an uncontested divorce together, you&#8217;ll spend less money and less time in court. That&#8217;s a double win in my book!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0640bab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0640bab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='affordable-massachusetts-divorce-solutions'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Affordable Massachusetts Divorce Solutions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e26b0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"4e26b0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/_XXDtuUCOQs?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e898fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e898fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/affordable-divorce-lawyer-massachusetts\/\"   title=\"affordable divorce\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">affordable divorce<\/a> is possible. At Afford Law, our fees are based on your income, so the less you earn, the less you pay. Our mission is to provide experienced legal help you can afford.<\/p><p>If you can&#8217;t afford our lower rates for a traditional attorney-client relationship, you have another option. Our legal coaching service can save you money and still give you access to a skilled attorney. In this arrangement, you represent yourself in court while we work with you behind the scenes to prepare you every step of the way. This service is available to you for one low monthly fee.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57d0b87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57d0b87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='additional-costs-you-might-not-expect'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Additional Costs You <br>Might Not Expect<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f036a58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f036a58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id='surprise-more-fees'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Surprise! More Fees <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a49453 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a49453\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sometimes, there are extra costs that can surprise you. If you own real estate you\u2019ll have to get that appraised. If you have retirement accounts, you\u2019ll have to get what they call a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. And if you have kids, figuring out child custody might call for the assistance of a guardian ad litem. In additions to these experts, it could all mean extra court appearances or phone calls with your attorney.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8fba04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d8fba04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id='making-it-official'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Making It Official <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf5c10c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf5c10c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Even the paperwork can have its own price tag. Sending divorce papers to your spouse, getting financial statements ready, and even having someone watch your kids during a court hearing can all add up. I once had a client who forgot about child care costs during her court day, and it threw her budget off!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d70063 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d70063\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='when-to-call-the-pros-getting-legal-advice'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When to Call the Pros: <br>Getting Legal Advice<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-526c5f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"526c5f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id='knowing-when-you-need-a-lawyer'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Knowing When You Need a Lawyer <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46bceee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46bceee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sometimes, you just need professional help. If you\u2019re not sure about something or if your divorce isn\u2019t so simple after all, getting legal advice is key. Family law attorneys know the local court ropes and can steer you clear of costly mistakes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a116132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a116132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id='finding-the-right-help'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Finding the Right Help <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7b0eb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7b0eb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Looking for the best option for legal help? Think about what you need. For full support, a divorce attorney might be your go-to. If it&#8217;s just a little help you need, limited assistance representation lets you hire a lawyer for just part of your case, which can save you money.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3539f9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3539f9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='the-emotional-and-long-term-financial-impact'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Emotional and Long-Term Financial Impact<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc47aab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bc47aab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id='divorce-isn-t-just-about-money'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Divorce Isn\u2019t Just About Money <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaf6d2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aaf6d2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Let&#8217;s not forget that divorce takes an emotional toll, too. It&#8217;s not just about the overall cost. Sometimes paying a bit more for a collaborative divorce can save your peace of mind. A collaborative divorce is focused on you and your spouse working out your issues together rather than through the traditional litigation route.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9108960 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9108960\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id='thinking-ahead'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thinking Ahead <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc08b62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc08b62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the long run, a divorce can affect your life in big and small ways, like health insurance, name change, and even your kids&#8217; future. It\u2019s not just the divorce judgment \u2013 it\u2019s about setting up your new life on the right foot. Your divorce is a difficult journey, but with the right guidance you might be surprised at how bright your future is.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85280c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"85280c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='final-thoughts-it-s-about-more-than-just-the-price-tag'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Thoughts: <br>It's About More Than Just the Price Tag<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95e3ce9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"95e3ce9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id='summing-it-up'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summing It Up <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3bba7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3bba7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/too-poor-divorc-massachusetts\/\">simple divorce in Massachusetts<\/a> might not break the bank if you can work together. But even then, knowing the average cost of a divorce and planning for those additional fees is crucial. Always remember, the best way through a divorce is one that considers your best interests and those of your family.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49a9621 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49a9621\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id='taking-your-next-steps'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Taking Your Next Steps<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa2c5c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa2c5c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re facing a divorce, gather all the &#8220;general information&#8221; you need first. Then, take a deep breath and consider your options. 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