If you have issues to resolve and put in writing about children, support, assets, or debts, you likely can file for an absolute divorce and do not need any Court Orders or a Separation Agreement. For an absolute divorce only, you can expect the cost to be around $1,500. A separation and divorce with other issues can easily cost between $5,000 to over $100,000 depending on the complexity. If you and your spouse both agree to the divorce and generally agree to the division of assets, the costs can be on the lower end of that range. If, however, your divorce involves any complicating factors, such as an uncooperative spouse, children, or complicated assets, the costs can be on the higher end of the spectrum.
If you and your spouse choose to pursue mediation to prepare your settlement agreement, the costs are generally much lower than proceeding to resolve the matter in Court.