Cost of Divorce BC — What You Will Actually Pay. The cost of divorce in British Columbia varies significantly depending on whether the divorce is uncontested or contested, whether parenting, property, and support issues are resolved by agreement or require court proceedings, and the complexity of the financial situation. An uncontested divorce where both parties agree on all issues can be obtained through the BC Supreme Court at a fraction of the cost of a contested divorce. Court filing fees for an uncontested divorce are approximately 200 dollars. A simple uncontested divorce with a negotiated separation agreement may cost from 3,000 to 10,000 dollars in total legal fees. A contested divorce that proceeds to trial can cost 30,000 dollars or more per party. Mediation is a cost-effective alternative that typically costs 3,000 to 8,000 dollars for a full mediation process and can resolve parenting, support, and property issues. A separation agreement prepared after mediation is less costly than litigation because the parties have already reached agreement on the key issues. Factors that increase divorce costs include business interests requiring valuation, pension division, parenting disputes, allegations of family violence, and failure to make financial disclosure. Andrew Liggett has helped BC families minimise the cost of separation and divorce since 1991. The actual cost of your divorce depends on the complexity of your situation, whether parenting or property issues are contested, and the approach you take to resolution. Mediation typically costs a fraction of contested litigation. Independent legal advice from a BC family lawyer is strongly recommended to understand your options and protect your rights. Sea to Sky Law has served British Columbia families and businesses since 1991. Our approach combines practical legal advice with compassionate understanding of the human situations behind every legal matter. We serve all of BC by phone or secure video. Independent legal advice is always strongly recommended before making decisions that affect your family, your estate, or your business.