Divorce Statistics in Alaska
Last updated: · Reviewed every 3 months · 2023 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Alaska (2023)
Divorce Rate
3.1 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
7.0 per 1,000
Annual Filings
2,200
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$2,200
Median Cost (Contested)
$12,000
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$329/hr
Median Duration
5 months
Family Law Attorneys
59
Attorneys per 100K Population
8.0
Population
740,133
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate (2023)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data
Divorce Cost Comparison
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
2013
3.30
2022
2.40
Change
-0.90
Alaska vs. National Average
| Metric | Alaska | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 3.1 | 2.4 | 29% higher |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $2,200 | $7,500 | 71% lower |
| Median Contested Cost | $12,000 | — | — |
| Median Duration (Months) | 5 | 11 | 55% lower |
| Attorneys per 100K | 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 Provisional Marriage Data (2022)
- U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2024)
- USAFacts / Census ACS Table B12504 (Marriage Duration) (2023)
- Alaska Court System Statistical Report (2023)
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.
Vetted Alaska Divorce Attorneys
Each city on Divorce.law has one personally vetted exclusive attorney.
Colbert Family Law LLC
Anchorage, Alaska
Rogers Law Group LLC
Fairbanks, Alaska
Baxter Bruce & Sullivan
Juneau, Alaska
Related Alaska Resources
All data sourced from official government statistics with full citations.
Statistics are updated annually and reviewed quarterly for accuracy.