Divorce Statistics in California
Last updated: — 2023 data
Key Divorce Statistics for California (2023)
Marriage Rate
5.8 per 1,000
Annual Filings
108,403
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$2,500
Median Cost (Contested)
$17,500
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$415/hr
Median Duration
8 months
Family Law Attorneys
1,019
Attorneys per 100K Population
2.6
Population
39,538,223
Median Marriage Duration
8.9 years
Divorces with Minor Children
43%
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in California (2023)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in California
Median attorney hourly rate: $415/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
California vs. National Average
| Metric | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | N/A | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $17,500 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 8 | 11 |
| Attorneys per 100K | 2.6 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2023 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
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