Divorce & Family Law in Idaho

Idaho ( ID)

Average: $9,000

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$3,000

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $9,000                    
Typical
                        Divorce & Family Law Case
                    

High Estimate

$28,000

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$175/hr	$250/hr	$400/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$3,000	$9,000	$28,000
Court Filing Fee	$207

What to Know About Divorce & Family Law Costs in Idaho

Idaho requires 20-day waiting period after filing and no mandatory separation. Filing fee $207. Uncontested divorces cost $3,000-$5,000. Idaho is a community property state. Spousal maintenance is available but not favored by courts — considered only when spouse lacks sufficient property and is unable to be self-supporting. Ada County (Boise) handles the most filings. Idaho has parenting plan requirements similar to Washington state.

Sources: Idaho Courts Fee Schedule