Looking for a contested divorce attorney with upfront pricing? When spouses cannot agree, a contested divorce moves through discovery, mediation and sometimes trial. Below are our flat-fee contested divorce services, our guides and state-by-state information — so you can compare and order with confidence.
About Contested Divorce
When spouses cannot agree, a contested divorce moves through discovery, mediation and sometimes trial. Fixed-fee consultations, discovery requests and motions cut the cost of the work that drives the case.
On this page you will find our flat-fee contested divorce services with their prices, our guides on the topic and state-by-state information. Every service is prepared by licensed US attorneys and delivered online.
Contested Divorce services and flat-fee pricing
- Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) — flat fee from $149, usually ready in 5 working days
- Contested divorce consultation — flat fee $399, usually ready in 1 working day
- Property-division consultation — flat fee $399, usually ready in 1 working day
- Response to Divorce Petition — flat fee $400, usually ready in 3 working days
- Interrogatories — flat fee $180, usually ready in 3 working days
- Requests for Production of Documents — flat fee $180, usually ready in 3 working days
- Deposition Transcript Summary — flat fee $350, usually ready in 3 working days
- Trial Exhibit List — flat fee $650, usually ready in 5 working days
The price you see is the price you pay. Therefore, you can compare options and order with confidence.
Contested Divorce guides
Contested Divorce by state
Laws, forms and deadlines differ from state to state. For example, filing rules, waiting periods and court procedures all vary. Choose your state for a detailed guide:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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How to get started
- Choose your service from the list above — or speak to an attorney first if you are not sure.
- Answer a short questionnaire and upload your documents securely.
- Your attorney prepares the work and messages you through your dashboard if anything is unclear.
- Receive your documents online, ready to sign, send or file.
Why flat-fee contested divorce help
Hourly billing makes legal costs unpredictable. In contrast, a flat fee tells you the full cost before work begins. Moreover, everything happens online, so clients in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. can get help without travelling to an office.
If your matter needs ongoing representation in court, our work still saves money: your trial attorney receives an organized, well-documented file.
Related topics
- Uncontested Divorce
- High Net Worth Divorce
- Divorce Settlement Agreement
- Child Custody
- Custody Modification
- Child Support
- Spousal Support and Alimony
- Prenuptial Agreement
- Postnuptial Agreement
- Protective Orders
Our Contested Divorce services in the USA
Every service below has a fixed price, is prepared by a qualified attorney and is delivered online — wherever you are in the USA. Additionally, you can upload evidence, message your attorney and track progress from your secure client dashboard.
Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in the USA
Draft motions and oppositions for pro se litigants in state court.
Moreover, it is usually ready in 5 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) — from $149 See what's included →
Contested divorce consultation in the USA
A confidential 45–60 minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about a contested divorce. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.
It includes 45–60 minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Contested divorce consultation — $399 See what's included →
Property-division consultation in the USA
A confidential 45–60 minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about dividing property and debts in a divorce. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.
It includes 45–60 minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Property-division consultation — $399 See what's included →
Response to Divorce Petition in the USA
Your formal response to a divorce petition, filed before the deadline, setting out what you agree with and what you contest.
It includes prepared by our US legal team for your state, based on your questionnaire answers and documents, word and PDF, ready to sign, send or file. Moreover, it is usually ready in 3 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Response to Divorce Petition — $400 See what's included →
Interrogatories in the USA
A set of written interrogatories to the other party, tailored to the claims and defenses in your case.
It includes prepared by our US legal team for your state, based on your questionnaire answers and documents, word and PDF, ready to sign, send or file. Moreover, it is usually ready in 3 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Requests for Production of Documents in the USA
Requests for production targeting the documents and electronic records you need from the other side.
It includes prepared by our US legal team for your state, based on your questionnaire answers and documents, word and PDF, ready to sign, send or file. Moreover, it is usually ready in 3 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Requests for Production of Documents — $180 See what's included →
Deposition Transcript Summary in the USA
A page-line summary of a deposition transcript (up to 100 pages), with key admissions highlighted.
It includes handled by experienced US paralegals, supervised by attorneys, secure file exchange through your dashboard, fixed fee — no open-ended hourly billing. Moreover, it is usually ready in 3 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Deposition Transcript Summary — $350 See what's included →
Contested Divorce services near you — every state we cover
Because everything is handled online, it makes no difference where you live. Nevertheless, the law does change from state to state, so every document is prepared for your local rules. Here are some of the places our clients come from most often.
Contested Divorce help in California
We prepare contested divorce documents for California law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Los Angeles (near the Stanley Mosk Courthouse downtown), San Diego (near the Hall of Justice on West Broadway), San Francisco (near the Civic Center courthouse on McAllister Street). For example, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Los Angeles, Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in San Diego, Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in San Francisco. Similarly, see Contested divorce consultation in California.
Contested Divorce help in Texas
We prepare contested divorce documents for Texas law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Houston (near the Harris County Civil Courthouse), Dallas (near the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building), San Antonio (near the Bexar County Courthouse), Austin (near the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility). For example, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Houston, Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Dallas, Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in San Antonio, Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Austin. Similarly, see Contested divorce consultation in Texas.
Contested Divorce help in Florida
We prepare contested divorce documents for Florida law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Miami (near the Miami-Dade County Courthouse on West Flagler Street), Orlando (near the Orange County Courthouse), Tampa (near the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse). For example, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Miami, Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Orlando, Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Tampa. Similarly, see Contested divorce consultation in Florida.
Contested Divorce help in New York
We prepare contested divorce documents for New York law and local court practice. Clients come to us from New York City (near the New York County Courthouse at 60 Centre Street and the immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza), Brooklyn (near the Kings County Supreme Court on Adams Street). For example, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in New York City, Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Brooklyn. Similarly, see Contested divorce consultation in New York.
Contested Divorce help in Illinois
We prepare contested divorce documents for Illinois law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Chicago (near the Richard J. Daley Center). For example, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Chicago. Similarly, see Contested divorce consultation in Illinois.
Contested Divorce help in Georgia
We prepare contested divorce documents for Georgia law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Atlanta (near the Fulton County Courthouse). For example, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Atlanta. Similarly, see Contested divorce consultation in Georgia.
Contested Divorce help in Arizona
We prepare contested divorce documents for Arizona law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Phoenix (near the Maricopa County Superior Court). For example, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Phoenix. Similarly, see Contested divorce consultation in Arizona.
Contested Divorce help in Pennsylvania
We prepare contested divorce documents for Pennsylvania law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Philadelphia (near City Hall, home of the Court of Common Pleas). For example, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Philadelphia. Similarly, see Contested divorce consultation in Pennsylvania.
Contested Divorce help in Washington
We prepare contested divorce documents for Washington law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Seattle (near the King County Courthouse). For example, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Seattle. Similarly, see Contested divorce consultation in Washington.
Contested Divorce help in Colorado
We prepare contested divorce documents for Colorado law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Denver (near the Denver City and County Building). For example, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Denver. Similarly, see Contested divorce consultation in Colorado.
Contested Divorce help in Massachusetts
We prepare contested divorce documents for Massachusetts law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Boston (near the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse). For example, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Boston. Similarly, see Contested divorce consultation in Massachusetts.
Contested Divorce help in Nevada
We prepare contested divorce documents for Nevada law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Las Vegas (near the Regional Justice Center). For example, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Las Vegas. Similarly, see Contested divorce consultation in Nevada.
Contested Divorce help in New Jersey
We prepare contested divorce documents for New Jersey law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Newark (near the Essex County Hall of Records). For example, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Newark. Similarly, see Contested divorce consultation in New Jersey.
Contested Divorce help in North Carolina
We prepare contested divorce documents for North Carolina law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Charlotte (near the Mecklenburg County Courthouse). For example, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Charlotte. Similarly, see Contested divorce consultation in North Carolina.
We also help clients in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. See every location we cover.
Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in every state
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Frequently asked questions
How much does contested divorce help cost?
Our contested divorce services start at from $149 with a flat fee. Each service page shows the full price before you order — there is no hourly billing.
Do you help with contested divorce in every state?
Yes. We serve clients in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and every document is prepared for your state's laws and forms.
How quickly can I get help?
The fastest contested divorce services are usually ready in 1 working day, and express delivery is available.
Can I speak to an attorney before ordering?
Yes. Book a consultation or use "Speak to an attorney" to describe your situation first.
Contact American Counsel
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This guide is general information, not legal advice for your situation. Every case is different — speak to a qualified attorney before you act.