Divorce Cost Calculator Germany
From both spouses' net incomes and joint assets it estimates the case value, court fees and lawyer fees (RVG) of a divorce in Germany, with one or two lawyers.
Details
Total Divorce Costs
€3,203.38
amicable divorce
Cost with 2 Lawyers
€5,657.75
contested divorce
Dispute Value
€17,600.00
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.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a divorce cost in Germany?
Divorce costs depend on the combined net income and assets of both spouses. The dispute value determines court and attorney fees. A typical amicable divorce costs 2,000-5,000 euros total.
Can I save on divorce costs?
An amicable divorce with one shared attorney is the cheapest option. Legal aid (Verfahrenskostenhilfe) is available for lower incomes. Online divorce services can also reduce costs.
Who pays the costs of a divorce?
If the divorce is granted, the court usually orders each side to bear its own costs (Kostenaufhebung, § 150(1) FamFG): both spouses pay half of the court costs, and each pays their own lawyer. With the calculator's default values (procedural value 17,600 euros), court costs are 749 euros, i.e. 374.50 euros per person; one lawyer costs 2,454.38 euros including VAT. In an amicable divorce with only one lawyer, the spouse who instructed the lawyer bears those fees at first – many couples agree to share them privately.
Guide
What is the Divorce Cost Calculator Germany?
The divorce costs calculator computes court and attorney fees for a divorce based on the procedural value.
How does the Divorce Cost Calculator Germany work?
Enter the net incomes of both spouses and assets. The procedural value (3 months' combined net income + pension equalisation) determines court and attorney fees under RVG and GKG. For an amicable divorce one attorney suffices.
Key Data and Facts
Procedural value: 3 months' net income + 5-10 % of assets above the allowance. Amicable divorce: approx. 1,500-3,000 euros total. Legal aid available for low income.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate divorce costs step by step: 1. Add up the net income of both spouses: the decisive figures are the monthly net incomes of both partners. 2. Calculate the procedural value for the divorce: base value: 3 monthly net incomes of both spouses. Pension equalisation: an additional 10 % of the base value per pension entitlement. Assets over 30,000 EUR (allowance): 5-10 % of the amount exceeding it. 3. Determine the court costs according to the FamGKG: the court fee is based on the procedural value as per the fee table. A 2-fold fee applies. 4. Calculate the lawyer's fees according to the RVG: procedural fee (1.3-fold) + hearing fee (1.2-fold) + flat-rate expenses (20 EUR) + VAT. In the case of an uncontested divorce: only one lawyer is needed (the other spouse agrees). 5. Total costs: court costs + lawyer's fees (both parties). In an uncontested divorce the costs are often split in half. Example: Partner A: 2,800 EUR net, Partner B: 1,500 EUR net. Procedural value for the divorce: (2,800 + 1,500) x 3 = 12,900 EUR. Pension equalisation (2 entitlements): 12,900 x 10 % x 2 = 2,580 EUR. Total procedural value: 15,480 EUR. Court costs (2-fold): 688 EUR. Lawyer's fees (1 lawyer): 2,290.75 EUR incl. VAT. Total costs (uncontested): 2,978.75 EUR. Contested divorce (2 lawyers + ancillary matters): approx. 5,000-10,000 EUR.
Calculation Example
Partner A: 2,800 EUR net, partner B: 1,500 EUR net. Procedural value: 15,480 EUR. Court fees (2.0x, FamGKG): 688 EUR. 1 lawyer (RVG, incl. 19 % VAT): 2,290.75 EUR. Uncontested divorce total: 2,978.75 EUR.
Sources
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB)
- Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz (RVG)
- Bundesministerium der Finanzen (BMF)
Full methodology at Methodology.
Reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Last updated:
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