Cost of Divorce in Washington

The cost of a divorce in Washington varies on a case-by-case basis due to several factors that impact the total expenses involved. These factors include, but are not limited to, court fees, attorney fees, document preparation fees, mediation costs, and other expenses related to the settlement of a case. Therefore, it’s essential to consider the total divorce cost as a combination of all professional fees and associated costs.

Factors That Affect the Cost of a Traditional (Non-Online) Divorce in Washington

1. Reach an Agreement with Your Spouse
   The first and most effective way to save on your divorce in Washington is by reaching an agreement with your spouse. By agreeing on key issues such as property division, debts, spousal maintenance, child support, and parenting plans, you can avoid the high costs associated with litigation. An uncontested divorce significantly reduces attorney fees and other professional costs.
2. Use Washington Divorce Service
   Washington Divorce Service offers a cost-effective solution to complete your divorce process. Once you and your spouse reach an agreement, you can:
   

• Answer Questions Online: Provide information about your marriage, assets, debts, and children.
  
• Review and Approve Paperwork: Our Washington-licensed attorney prepares all necessary documents based on your responses.
• Sign and Notarize Online: Use our E-Notary service to sign and notarize documents digitally, eliminating the need for physical court visits.
• E-File Your Case: Have us E-file your paperwork with the Superior Court, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.

By using our service, you save thousands of dollars on legal fees and avoid the logistical challenges of traditional divorce proceedings.

What Is an Agreed Divorce?

An agreed (uncontested) divorce is where you and your spouse reach a mutual agreement on all the issues related to your divorce before filing. The divorce settlement agreement covers how you will divide your marital property and debts, and if you have children, it outlines arrangements for child support, custody, and visitation. By reaching an agreement, you can save thousands of dollars on your divorce by avoiding the costs associated with contested litigation.

What Does Washington Divorce Service Offer?

Through Washington Divorce Service, you can complete an agreed divorce 100% online. Our service simplifies the process by guiding you through each step:

1. Online Interview: Answer a series of questions about your marriage, assets, debts, and any children involved.
2. Attorney Review and Document Preparation: A Washington-licensed family law attorney reviews your responses and prepares all necessary paperwork tailored to your situation.
3. Review and Approval: You and your spouse review and approve the prepared documents.
4. Sign and Notarize: Use our E-Notary service to sign and notarize your documents online, or print, sign, and notarize them with a local notary if required by your county.
5. E-File or Mail Documents: Choose to have us E-file your case with the Superior Court, or you can mail/drop off the documents yourself.
6. Finalize Your Divorce: Our attorney manages communications with the court and judge to ensure your divorce is finalized efficiently.

What Does Our Service (Online Divorce) Cost?

Our comprehensive online divorce service is offered at a pay-per-step pricing model, allowing you to manage the cost of your divorce according to your financial ability:

• Step 1: Case Initiation - $195
• Qualification: Answer questions to determine if you qualify for a divorce in Washington and complete an agreed divorce online.
• Online Questionnaire: Provide detailed information about your situation and agreements with your spouse.
• Attorney Review and Paperwork Preparation: A Washington-licensed attorney drafts all necessary documents.
• Review and Approval: Both you and your spouse review and approve the prepared documents.
• Step 2: Case Finalization - $202
• Signing and Notarization:
  • Notarization of Divorce Documents: Both spouses can have their documents notarized by our certified online notaries.
  • Online Signing of Attorney Agreements: Both spouses can sign the necessary attorney agreements online, ensuring a smooth process.
  • Final Document Review: Our team of experienced lawyers and paralegals will thoroughly review all final documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Step 3: Case Court Filing - $75:
  • Our team of experienced attorneys and paralegals will conduct a thorough review of all final documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • File all required documents with the court (typically via mail), and coordinate any remaining procedures required for Final Judgement.
  

Note: There is a mandatory court filing fee, which is separate from our service fees. The court filing fee varies by county in Washington, typically around $300 to $400. You can verify the actual fee for your local Superior Court.  The court fee is paid to us, and we remit it to the court when we file your paperwork.

Court fees are non-refundable once paid to the court. Our service fees are also non-refundable, but we may offer partial refunds based on how far you progress in Step 1 or Step 2 before deciding to discontinue the service.

Additional Pay-Per-Need Optional Services

• Quitclaim Deed: $149
• Unnotarized Document Revisions: $25 - $50
• Notarized Document Revisions: $150
• 20min Paralegal consultation: $125
• Custom Parenting Plan: $45