Divorce & Family Law in Maine

Maine ( ME)

Average: $10,000

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$3,000

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $10,000                    
Typical
                        Divorce & Family Law Case
                    

High Estimate

$30,000

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$175/hr	$260/hr	$400/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$3,000	$10,000	$30,000
Court Filing Fee	$120

What to Know About Divorce & Family Law Costs in Maine

Maine calls divorce "dissolution of marriage." No-fault (irreconcilable differences) requires 60-day waiting period. Filing fee $120. Uncontested divorces cost $3,000-$5,000. Maine follows equitable distribution. Spousal support considers marriage length, economic contributions, and standard of living. Cumberland County (Portland) handles the most filings. Maine has family mediation services through the courts.

Sources: Maine Judicial Branch Fee Schedule