Court Costs Calculator 2026 — Lawyer + Court Fees (RVG/GKG)
Calculate total court costs: lawyer fees per RVG, court fees per GKG, witness compensation. Based on amount in dispute with 2026 examples. Check before suing.
Details
Total Litigation Costs
5.291,70 €
Court + 2 Lawyers (1st Instance)
If You Win (full success)
0,00 €
Opponent bears all costs
If You Lose (full defeat)
5.291,70 €
You bear all costs
Cost Breakdown
Note: Simplified calculation. As of: 2026.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the total costs of a lawsuit?
Total litigation costs include court fees, your own attorney fees, and potentially the opposing party's attorney fees if you lose. For a dispute value of 10,000 euros, costs can easily reach 5,000-8,000 euros.
Does legal expense insurance cover all litigation costs?
Legal expense insurance typically covers court fees, your attorney, and expert fees. Most policies exclude certain areas like family law or construction disputes. Check your policy for coverage gaps and waiting periods.
What is the Court Costs Calculator 2026 — Lawyer + Court Fees (RVG/GKG)?
The litigation costs calculator computes the total cost of court proceedings: own and opposing attorney fees plus court fees.
How does the Court Costs Calculator 2026 — Lawyer + Court Fees (RVG/GKG) work?
Enter the amount in dispute. The calculator adds court fees (GKG) and attorney fees for both parties (RVG). If you lose, you bear all costs. The calculator shows the cost risk for both scenarios (win/loss).
Key Data and Facts
Cost risk = own attorney fees + opposing attorney fees + court fees. Legal expenses insurance covers most litigation costs. Legal aid for those in need.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate die Gesamtprozesskosten step by step: 1. Streitwert enter: Die Summe, um die gestritten wird. 2. Gerichtskosten calculate: 3-fache Gebuehr nach GKG-Tabelle (1. Instanz Zivilprozess). 3. Eigene Anwaltskosten calculate: Verfahrensgebuehr (1,3-fach) + Termingebuehr (1,2-fach) + Auslagenpauschale (20 EUR) + 19 % VAT. 4. Gegnerische Anwaltskosten: Gleiche Berechnung wie eigene Anwaltskosten. 5. Gesamtrisiko bei Verlust: Eigene Anwaltskosten + gegnerische Anwaltskosten + Gerichtskosten. 6. Gesamtkosten bei Gewinn: Nur eigene Anwaltskosten fuer die Vorleistung, Erstattung durch den Gegner. 7. Szenarioanalyse: compare Sie das Kostenrisiko mit der Streitsumme. Faustregel: Prozesskosten betragen bei Streitwerten bis 10.000 EUR ca. 30-40 % des Streitwerts. Bei hoeheren Streitwerten sinkt der prozentuale share. 8. Rechtsschutzversicherung: Deckt in der Regel Anwalts- und Gerichtskosten (ggf. Selbstbeteiligung).
Calculation Example
Streitwert 20.000 EUR. Gerichtskosten (3-fach): 1.107 EUR. Eigene Anwaltskosten: 2.034 EUR. Gegnerische Anwaltskosten: 2.034 EUR. Kostenrisiko bei Verlust: 5.175 EUR (ca. 26 % des Streitwerts).
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