Divorce Cost Calculator
Calculate the costs of a divorce. Attorney fees, court costs and pension equalization. Free online tool with clear examples and detailed explanations.
Details
Total Divorce Costs
3.020,55 €
amicable divorce
Cost with 2 Lawyers
5.335,10 €
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.
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.
What is the Divorce Cost Calculator?
The divorce costs calculator computes court and attorney fees for a divorce based on the procedural value.
How does the Divorce Cost Calculator 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 + possibly 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 die Scheidungskosten step by step: 1. Nettoeinkommen beider Ehepartner addieren: Massgeblich sind die Monatsnettoeinkommen beider Partner. 2. Verfahrenswert fuer die Scheidung calculate: Grundwert: 3 Monatsnettoeinkommen beider Ehegatten. Versorgungsausgleich: Pro Rentenanwartschaft zusaetzlich 10 % des Grundwerts. Vermoegen ueber 30.000 EUR (tax allowance): 5-10 % des uebersteigenden Betrags. 3. Gerichtskosten nach GKG determine: Die Gerichtsgebuehr richtet sich nach dem Verfahrenswert gemaess Gebuehrentabelle. Es faellt eine 2-fache Gebuehr an. 4. Anwaltskosten nach RVG calculate: Verfahrensgebuehr (1,3-fach) + Termingebuehr (1,2-fach) + Auslagenpauschale (20 EUR) + VAT. Bei einvernehmlicher Scheidung: nur ein Anwalt noetig (der andere Ehegatte stimmt zu). 5. Gesamtkosten: Gerichtskosten + Anwaltskosten (beide Parteien). Die costs werden bei einvernehmlicher Scheidung oft haelftig geteilt. Beispiel: Partner A: 2.800 EUR net, Partner B: 1.500 EUR net. Verfahrenswert Scheidung: (2.800 + 1.500) x 3 = 12.900 EUR. Versorgungsausgleich (2 Anwartschaften): 12.900 x 10 % x 2 = 2.580 EUR. Gesamtverfahrenswert: 15.480 EUR. Gerichtskosten (2-fach): ca. 398 EUR. Anwaltskosten (1 Anwalt): ca. 1.860 EUR inkl. VAT. Gesamtkosten (einvernehmlich): ca. 2.258 EUR. Strittige Scheidung (2 Anwaelte + Folgesachen): ca. 5.000-10.000 EUR.
Calculation Example
Partner A: 2.800 EUR net, Partner B: 1.500 EUR net. Verfahrenswert: 15.480 EUR. Gerichtskosten: ca. 398 EUR. 1 Anwalt: ca. 1.860 EUR. Einvernehmliche Scheidung total: ca. 2.258 EUR.
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