Cost of Divorce Online in Washington

Our online service is designed for couples who are able to reach an agreement on all terms of their divorce. You avoid retainers, hourly attorney billing, unnecessary court visits, and the stress of managing legal paperwork on your own.

What You Get With Online Divorce

• Washington-licensed attorney drafting
  
• Detailed online questionnaire
  
• Attorney document review
  
• Online signing and notarization
  
• E-filing (optional)
  
• Flat, predictable pricing
  
• No office visits or in-person meetings required
  
• Full guidance throughout the process
  

Cost of Online Divorce (Flat-Rate Pricing)

Step 1: Case Initiation - $195

Includes:

• Qualification & questionnaire
  
• Attorney-prepared documents
  
• Attorney review
  
• You and your spouse review and approve documents
  

Step 2: Case Finalization - $176

Includes:

• Remote Online Notarization (RON) for both spouses
  
• Attorney compliance review
  
• Finalization preparation
  
• Thorough review of all final documents
  

Step 3: Court Filing - $75 + $364 + $30

Includes:

• $364 mandatory Superior Court filing fee
  
• $75 filing service fee (our team files the case for you)
  
• Attorney/paralegal review before submission
  
• Filing by mail
  

Court fees are paid directly to the Superior Court unless we file for you.

Optional Add-Ons

• Quitclaim Deed - $99
  
• Unnotarized Revisions - $25–$50
  
• Notarized Revisions - $150
  
• Paralegal Consultation (20 min) - $125
  
• Custom Parenting Plan - $45
  
• $5 administrative fee applies to all payments
  

Traditional Divorce in Washington (Higher Cost)

A traditional divorce in Washington involves significantly higher costs due to hourly billing, multiple court procedures, case preparation, mediation, and potential litigation.

Typical Traditional Expenses

• Attorney Retainers: $3,000–$6,000
  
• Hourly Rates: $150–$400 per hour
  
• Total Cost: $8,000–$20,000+
  
• Mediation (if required): $100–$300 per session
  
• Service of Process: $50–$150
  
• Expert Witnesses: Varies depending on case complexity
  

Because attorney time is the most expensive part of a divorce, even simple cases can become costly if disputes arise.

Factors That Affect the Cost of Divorce in Washington

1. Court Filing Fees

Mandatory Superior Court filing fee: $364–$400, depending on the county (we file the documents for our clients in Wahkiakum County). Fee waivers available for qualifying individuals.

2. Attorney Fees (Traditional)

Hourly rates typically range from $150 to $400, depending on the attorney and the complexity of the case.

3. Document Preparation

Higher costs for attorney-prepared parenting plans, decrees, child support worksheets, financial statements, and additional pleadings.

4. Mediation

If spouses cannot agree, mediation costs can rise based on the number of sessions required.

5. Service of Process

Required if the other spouse must be formally served (not needed in agreed divorces).

How to Save Money on Your Washington Divorce

1. Reach a Full Agreement

Agreeing on all issues eliminates:

• Mediation
  
• Extensive attorney review
  
• Court hearings
  
• Discovery
  

2. Use Washington Divorce Service

Our online service reduces your divorce cost from thousands of dollars to a simple, fixed amount - while still providing attorney-prepared documents, online notarization, and guidance.