Marriage and divorce in New York come with steep price tags, with weddings averaging over $53,000 and divorce proceedings costing more than $27,000, making it the second-most expensive state for splitting up. The financial burden of legal separation adds another layer of strain for couples already facing emotional challenges. New data highlights how the emotional toll of failed relationships is compounded by exorbitant fees. For those navigating the complexities of love and loss in the city, the costs may be as heavy as the heartbreak.


From walking down the aisle to asking for a divorce and having to file, the highs and lows of Big Apple love aren’t cheap.  New York, where a dream wedding costs over $53,000, is the second-most expensive state for divorce, running soured sweethearts more than $27,000 to officially part ways, according to nightmarish new data.  “The cost...