The Aporia
The Aporia
Grace, A. (2026, October 5). The cost of calling it quits: New York ranks in the top 5 most expensive states for divorce — NJ’s barely better, new study. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/lifestyle/new-york-no-2-most-expensive-state-for-divorce-new-study/
Grace, Asia. “The cost of calling it quits: New York ranks in the top 5 most expensive states for divorce — NJ’s barely better, new study.” New York Post, 5 Oct. 2026, https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/lifestyle/new-york-no-2-most-expensive-state-for-divorce-new-study/.
Grace, Asia. “The cost of calling it quits: New York ranks in the top 5 most expensive states for divorce — NJ’s barely better, new study.” New York Post, October 5, 2026. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/lifestyle/new-york-no-2-most-expensive-state-for-divorce-new-study/.
Dated when The Aporia collected the article, usually within hours of publication. Check the original for its exact date and byline.
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.
