Divorce Statistics in Alabama
Last updated: — 2023 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Alabama (2023)
Divorce Rate
3.0 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
7.2 per 1,000
Annual Filings
22,400
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$2,200
Median Cost (Contested)
$10,500
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Median Duration
10 months
Family Law Attorneys
90
Attorneys per 100K Population
1.8
Population
5,108,468
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in Alabama (2023)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in Alabama
Median attorney hourly rate: $250/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
Alabama vs. National Average
| Metric | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 3 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $2,200 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $10,500 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 10 | 11 |
| Attorneys per 100K | 1.8 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2023 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
Vetted Alabama Divorce Attorneys
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Beverlye Brady & Associates
Auburn, Alabama
The Rose Law Firm LLC
Birmingham, Alabama
Smith Law Firm
Dothan, Alabama