Divorce Statistics in Alberta
Last updated: · Reviewed every 3 months · 2020 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Alberta (2020)
Divorce Rate
1.6 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
3.3 per 1,000
Annual Filings
6,801
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$1,500
Median Cost (Contested)
$16,750
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$350/hr
Median Duration
8 months
Family Law Attorneys
55
Attorneys per 100K Population
1.1
Population
4,960,097
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate (2020)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2020 data
Divorce Cost Comparison
Canadian Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
2010
2.10
2020
1.10
Change
-1.00
Alberta vs. National Average
| Metric | Alberta | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 1.6 | 1.1 | 45% higher |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $1,500 | $1,750 | 14% lower |
| Median Contested Cost | $16,750 | — | — |
| Median Duration (Months) | 8 | — | — |
| Attorneys per 100K | 1.1 | — | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2020 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
- Statistics Canada Table 39-10-0051-01 — Number of Divorces and Divorce Indicators (2020)
- Statistics Canada Population Estimates Q4 2024 (2025)
- Alberta Courts — Court Fees (2024)
- Law Society of Alberta — Lawyer Fee Surveys (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.
Vetted Alberta Divorce Attorneys
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Jennings Family Law
Airdrie, Alberta
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Calgary, Alberta
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Edmonton, Alberta
Related Alberta Resources
All data sourced from official government statistics with full citations.
Statistics are updated annually and reviewed quarterly for accuracy.