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Self Financial’s study reveals that New York is among the top five most expensive states for divorce, with an average cost of $10,080 per person nationwide and a significant increase to $14,656 when children are involved in California, which ranks first. The report highlights that divorces involving children can add an extra $3,747 on average due to additional legal complexities. New Jersey is also noted for having high divorce costs but specifics are not provided beyond it being slightly less expensive than Connecticut and New York.
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New York ranks among the top 5 most expensive states for divorce, according to a recent study by Self Financial, a fintech company. The cost of divorce in the U.S. averages around $10,080, increasing to an average of $14,656 per person when children are involved. California leads as the most expensive state, with an average cost of $14,656 and potentially rising up to $20,104 if there are children. This trend is exacerbated by a rise in high-profile divorces, such as Lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s $6.1 billion separation from his wife, contributing to the overall financial burden of divorce proceedings.
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“The cost of divorce can be spread into various parts, [including court] fees, legal representation, and, where applicable, settlements and alimony,” study authors for Self Financial, a fintech imprint, explained in the report.
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authors → spread → report
“The average divorce in the U.S. costs $10,080,” the experts continued, “with the cost increasing by an average of 37.17% ($3,747) when children are involved.”
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children → cost → %
The heartbreaking, bank-breaking revelations come amid a wave of big-ticket breakups.
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revelations → break → breakups
From Lululemon magnate Chip Wilson’s $6.1 billion rupture with his wife of 20 years, to former Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem’s recent filing after learning her crossdressing husband, Bryon, allegedly spent over $50,000 on sex workers, extraordinary divorces are on the rise.
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divorces → learn → rise
But VIPs aren’t the only ones saying R.I.P. to their “‘Til death do us part” vows en masse.
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us → say → vows
Everyday couples from coast-to-coast — namely spouses who don’t share the same last name, and “graying” pairs over age 50 — are eagerly throwing in the towel on forever, exchanging their “I Do’s” for “I Don’ts” despite the steep dues, per the analysis.
“California is the most expensive state for divorce, costing an average of $14,656 per person, but rising to as much as $20,104 per person when children are involved,” warned investigators, crowning The Golden State No. 1 in the ranking.
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investigators → share → ranking
Both parties in a California split pay a combined average of $29,313.
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parties → pay → 29,313
New Yorkers who’ve fallen out of love shell out a staggering $27, 943, in total, while Texans ready to fold ‘em pay a joint $25,875.
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Texans → fall → joint
Connecticut and New Jersey round out the top five roster of most expensive states for divorce, costing residents $24,928 and $24,813, respectively.
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Connecticut → round → 24,928
Montana and New Mexico reign as the top two cheapest states for pulling the plug on one’s nuptials, with fees and charges amounting to less than $14,000 in each locale.
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fees → reign → locale
“Beyond the emotional impact, divorce can carry substantial financial consequences,” the insiders cautioned, urging husbands and wives to closely examine their bills, debts and obligations before making a fast break.
“For many couples, the end of a marriage also means thousands of dollars in legal fees and settlements leaving individuals to rebuild their personal finances, manage credit obligations and navigate the costs of starting a new chapter in life.”
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end → carry → life
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