Special Report

Most Expensive States to Get a Divorce

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40. Maine
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $11,100
> Avg. cost with children: $16,700
> Divorced population (15 and older): 14.6% (the highest)
> Cost of living: 1.6% less than average (19th highest)

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39. Idaho
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $11,200
> Avg. cost with children: $16,800
> Divorced population (15 and older): 12.2% (18th highest)
> Cost of living: 7.0% less than average (21st lowest)

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38. Vermont
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $11,200
> Avg. cost with children: $16,900
> Divorced population (15 and older): 13.0% (9th highest)
> Cost of living: 1.6% more than average (13th highest)

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37. Wisconsin
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $11,300
> Avg. cost with children: $16,900
> Divorced population (15 and older): 10.9% (21st lowest)
> Cost of living: 7.2% less than average (20th lowest)

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36. Indiana
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $11,400
> Avg. cost with children: $1,710
> Divorced population (15 and older): 12.4% (14th highest)
> Cost of living: 9.7% less than average (13th lowest)

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