How much does a divorce cost in Ukraine?


If the spouses made a firm decision to divorce, then one of the next questions for them will be – how much does a divorce cost in Ukraine? In 2018, the minimum subsistence level was raised, which caused a reciprocal increase in the cost of services and consumer goods. The amount of court fees was increased when filing a statement of claim in court. In addition, the cost of legal services has also increased. At the same time, the amount required for registration of a divorce largely depends on the method of its implementation.


How much does a divorce cost at the Civil Registry Office?

This is the easiest and fastest way to get a divorce, which is also the cheapest. Unfortunately, it is not available to everyone. It is possible to dissolve a marriage in the Civil Registry Office only with the mutual consent of the spouses and the absence of joint minor children. To do this, you just need to submit an application and pay the state fee.

The decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “On State Duty” ruled that the cost of a divorce in the Civil Registry Office in 2018 is half of the NMDG, that is, 8 UAH 50 kopecks. Also, you will be required to pay for the information and technical services provided by the Civil Registry Office. The price of this service is different in each locality, but no more than a few dozen hryvnias.

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The cost of divorce through court

In court, spouses who have not found a common language have to divorce. If the husband or wife does not consent to the dissolution of the marriage, then the initiator of the break in the right to unilaterally withdraw from the marriage relationship. Also, spouses who have joint children under 18 go to the judicial institution.

To divorce through the court, the plaintiff will need to collect a certain package of documents and draw up a statement of claim. If everything is done independently, then for divorce you will need to pay only for a court fee in the amount of 704 UAH 80 kopecks. But not everyone can properly draw up a claim. Therefore, it is recommended to order the writing of a statement of claim from professionals. Prices for such services start from 500-700 UAH.

If, during a divorce through a court, the question of the division of the material property of the spouses arises, then the plaintiff will need to pay for this as well. The fee for such a claim is 1% of the value of the claim, but not more than three times the minimum wage.


How much does it cost to divorce a lawyer?

The cost of a divorce attorney may vary. It all depends on the circumstances under which the divorce occurs. It includes:

  • the cost of a specialist’s work;
  • payment of state fees;
  • court fees;
  • services of a notary.

Moreover, the more qualified the specialist, the more money he will take from you. On the one hand, you don’t want to pay for an expensive lawyer, but on the other hand, it can significantly save your efforts, time and money. If your ex-“second half” is trying to unreasonably lay hands on your property, then a professional lawyer will be required to protect your rights and interests.

The cost of services for a divorce specialist now ranges from 6 to 12 thousand UAH. Of course you can find it cheaper, or maybe more expensive. It all depends on the circumstances of your divorce proceedings.

Now you have an approximate understanding of how much a divorce costs in Ukraine, and you can make an informed decision about where and how to terminate your marriage.

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