Special Report

Most Expensive States to Get a Divorce

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30. Oklahoma
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $12,500
> Avg. cost with children: $18,700
> Divorced population (15 and older): 13.3% (4th highest)
> Cost of living: 11.0% less than average (7th lowest)

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29. Alabama
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $12,500
> Avg. cost with children: $18,800
> Divorced population (15 and older): 12.3% (16th highest)
> Cost of living: 13.4% less than average (2nd lowest)

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28. Ohio
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $12,500
> Avg. cost with children: $18,800
> Divorced population (15 and older): 12.0% (21st highest)
> Cost of living: 10.7% less than average (8th lowest)

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27. Louisiana
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $12,600
> Avg. cost with children: $18,900
> Divorced population (15 and older): 11.6% (25th highest)
> Cost of living: 9.6% less than average (14th lowest)

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26. South Carolina
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $12,600
> Avg. cost with children: $18,900
> Divorced population (15 and older): 10.5% (14th lowest)
> Cost of living: 9.7% less than average (13th lowest)

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