Divorce Statistics in Colorado
Last updated: · Reviewed every 3 months · 2023 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Colorado (2023)
Divorce Rate
2.9 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
6.5 per 1,000
Annual Filings
23,074
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$3,000
Median Cost (Contested)
$12,500
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Median Duration
5 months
Family Law Attorneys
751
Attorneys per 100K Population
12.6
Population
5,957,493
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
Colorado vs. National Average
| Metric | Colorado | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 2.9 | 2.4 | 21% higher |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $3,000 | $7,500 | 60% lower |
| Median Contested Cost | $12,500 | — | — |
| Median Duration (Months) | 5 | 11 | 55% lower |
| Attorneys per 100K | 12.6 | — | — |
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 Rates by State (2023)
- CDC NVSS Provisional Marriage Rates by State (2023)
- Colorado Judicial Branch Annual Statistical Report (2023)
- U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (2024)
- CDC NCHS Number, Timing and Duration of Marriages and Divorces (2022)
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 Colorado Divorce Attorneys
Each city on Divorce.law has one personally vetted exclusive attorney.
Capron Law
Aurora, Colorado
Burnham Law
Boulder, Colorado
Graham Law
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Related Colorado Resources
All data sourced from official government statistics with full citations.
Statistics are updated annually and reviewed quarterly for accuracy.