2023 Data

Divorce Statistics in Alabama

Last updated: February 28, 2026 · Reviewed every 3 months · 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

Attorneys per 100K Population

1.8

Population

5,108,468

Marriage vs. Divorce Rate (2023)

Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data

Divorce Cost Comparison

Median attorney hourly rate:$250/hr

US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)

2013

3.30

2022

2.40

Change

-0.90

Alabama vs. National Average

Comparison of Alabama divorce statistics against national averages
Metric	Alabama	National Avg	Comparison
Divorce Rate (per 1,000)	3	2.4	25% higher
Median Uncontested Cost	$2,200	$7,500	71% lower
Median Contested Cost	$10,500	—	—
Median Duration (Months)	10	11	9% lower
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.

CDC NVSS Provisional Divorce Data (2023)
CDC NVSS Marriage Rate Data (2022)
U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2024)
Alabama Department of Public Health Vital Statistics (2022)
Clio Legal Trends - Alabama Lawyer Rates (2024)

Methodology

Rates calculated per 1,000 population using Census population estimates. Cost figures represent median values from attorney surveys and court fee schedules. All data verified against primary .gov sources where available.