Montana Offers The Most Affordable Divorce Rates In The Nation

I once heard someone say "The only thing in the world worse than divorce, is a world where there is no divorce".

Now granted, he spent his professional life in law, so that might have had something to do with it. However, it certainly is something to think about.

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My parents were married for over 50 years. They didn't always see eye to eye, in fact, we often wondered why they stayed together, but it seems they took those vows seriously, and I have come to respect that.

The Cost of Divorce: A National Perspective

I bring this up because the folks over at Self Inc decided to do a little research to find out which state is the most expensive for a divorce. According to their data, that would be the state of California.

I know, I know, the C word.

So, where does Montana rank? If you were to get a divorce in Montana, how much would expect to pay? Where does Montana rank on the list for expense?

Montana: The Affordable Divorce Option

All great questions, and the data suggests that not only is Montana not one of the most expensive states to get a divorce, it's actually the cheapest. Yep, the average Montanans will pay is right over 6 grand per person.

Comparative Costs: Montana vs. California

While 6 thousand dollars a person might seem a little high, keep in mind that the most expensive state, California, the average is over 14 thousand dollars per person. Of course, this might be the reason that so many Californians are moving to Montana (I kid, I kid)

Oh, and here's some good news, according to the data, the divorce rate is actually down and is as low as it was back in 1970.

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