In general cases, both parties are bound to pay their legal fees and court costs. If both parties have similar income situations, then the uncontested divorce costs are borne by both spouses. But if there is a disparity in income of both parties, then one of them, generally the one earning less, can ask for interim legal fees, where the other person is requested to pay the legal fees. This aspect can be settled mutually or can be contested if either of the spouses wishes for it.