Most Expensive States to Get a Divorce

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15. Florida
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $13,500
> Avg. cost with children: $20,300
> Divorced population (15 and older): 13.0% (9th highest)
> Cost of living: 0.3% less than average (16th highest)

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14. Nevada
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $13,700
> Avg. cost with children: $20,600
> Divorced population (15 and older): 13.9% (2nd highest)
> Cost of living: 2.6% less than average (22nd highest)

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13. Illinois
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $13,800
> Avg. cost with children: $20,700
> Divorced population (15 and older): 9.6% (7th lowest)
> Cost of living: 1.1% less than average (18th highest)

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12. Maryland
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $14,000
> Avg. cost with children: $21,000
> Divorced population (15 and older): 9.9% (10th lowest)
> Cost of living: 9.5% more than average (5th highest)

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11. Pennsylvania
> Avg. cost of a divorce: $14,300
> Avg. cost with children: $21,500
> Divorced population (15 and older): 9.8% (9th lowest)
> Cost of living: 1.6% less than average (19th highest)