(AndreyPopov / iStock / Getty Images Plus) Going through a divorce can be incredibly difficult, no matter the reason. It often brings on feelings of grief over the end of a marriage, and for many, anxiety about the unknowns of the future.
Emotions aside, the financial cost of divorce can also vary widely — depending on the couple’s circumstances. "I think one of the big misconceptions is that it’s always expensive because people hear these horror stories," Elizabeth Gjelten, a legal editor for Nolo.com, told FOX Television Stations. "Often it’s because they’re hearing about celebrities and stuff like that.
And yes, it can be really expensive, but it doesn’t have to be." The biggest factor in cost is whether the spouses have a "contested" or "uncontested" divorce, Gjelten said.
An uncontested divorce is where both parties agree on all issues in the divorce, including the division of marital property and debts, child custody, child support, and spousal support — what’s known as "alimony."Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from her husband Kanye West after seven years of marriage.Nolo.com, a publisher of do-it-yourself legal books, articles, and services, conducted a 2019 national survey of people who had been through a divorce via its research arm, Martindale-Nolo.It found that the median total divorce costs with a full-scope attorney were $7,000, although these couples typically had more complex cases and disputes.