The 9 Most Expensive Cities For Divorcees

thriftsociety via statigramThe rate of couples backpedaling down the aisle in the U.S. is growing so quickly, states across the map are searching for new ways to ease the process for consumers.

Even with a rise in do-it-yourself divorce cases, the average divorce still costs about $20,000. And not all states – or even cities – are created equally when it comes to legal fees.

We tapped AttorneyFee.com, a new legal fee-tracking site, for help compiling the average rate for divorce attorneys in cities across the country.

Using their data and insight gleaned from a host of family law experts, we've put together a list of nine cities where calling it quits will cost you the most.