Special Report

Most Expensive States to Get a Divorce

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25. Tennessee
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $12,600
> Avg. cost with children: $18,900
> Divorced population (15 and older): 12.1% (20th highest)
> Cost of living: 9.8% less than average (11th lowest)

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24. Oregon
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $12,700
> Avg. cost with children: $19,100
> Divorced population (15 and older): 12.8% (11th highest)
> Cost of living: 0.2% less than average (15th highest)

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23. Michigan
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $12,900
> Avg. cost with children: $19,400
> Divorced population (15 and older): 11.5% (25th lowest)
> Cost of living: 6.7% less than average (22nd lowest)

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22. Arizona
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $13,000
> Avg. cost with children: $19,500
> Divorced population (15 and older): 12.4% (14th highest)
> Cost of living: 4.1% less than average (25th lowest)

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21. Alaska
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $13,100
> Avg. cost with children: $19,600
> Divorced population (15 and older): 12.2% (18th highest)
> Cost of living: 5.4% more than average (10th highest)

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