Divorce Statistics in Alberta
Last updated: — 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 in Alberta (2020)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2020 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in Alberta
Median attorney hourly rate: $350/hr
Canadian Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
Alberta vs. National Average
| Metric | Alberta | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $1,500 | $1,750 |
| Median Contested Cost | $16,750 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 8 | N/A |
| 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.
Vetted Alberta Divorce Attorneys
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Jennings Family Law
Airdrie, Alberta
Jones Divorce & Family Law
Calgary, Alberta
Chadi & Ibrahim
Edmonton, Alberta