Divorce & Family Law in Montana

Montana ( MT)

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	$150/hr	$234/hr	$375/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$3,000	$9,000	$28,000
Court Filing Fee	$225

What to Know About Divorce & Family Law Costs in Montana

Montana uses "dissolution of marriage" terminology. No-fault state requiring marriage be "irretrievably broken." 20-day waiting period. Filing fee $170. Uncontested dissolutions cost $3,000-$5,000. Montana follows equitable distribution. Maintenance considers marriage length and standard of living. Yellowstone County (Billings) and Missoula County handle the most filings.

Sources: Montana Courts Fee Schedule