Divorce Statistics in Connecticut
Last updated: · Reviewed every 3 months · 2022 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Connecticut (2022)
Divorce Rate
2.8 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
6.0 per 1,000
Annual Filings
9,698
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$3,000
Median Cost (Contested)
$12,400
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$350/hr
Median Duration
10 months
Family Law Attorneys
278
Attorneys per 100K Population
7.7
Population
3,617,176
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate (2022)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2022 data
Divorce Cost Comparison
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
2013
3.30
2022
2.40
Change
-0.90
Connecticut vs. National Average
| Metric | Connecticut | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 2.8 | 2.4 | 17% higher |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $3,000 | $7,500 | 60% lower |
| Median Contested Cost | $12,400 | — | — |
| Median Duration (Months) | 10 | 11 | 9% lower |
| Attorneys per 100K | 7.7 | — | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2022 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
- CDC NVSS Provisional Data (2022)
- Connecticut Judicial Branch Statistics (2023)
- U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2023)
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS Table B12504 (2022)
- CT Mirror / Hartford Courant NCHS Analysis (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 Connecticut Divorce Attorneys
Each city on Divorce.law has one personally vetted exclusive attorney.
Willinger Willinger & Bucci PLLC
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Collins Hannafin P.C.
Danbury, Connecticut
Flaherty Legal Group
Hartford, Connecticut
Related Connecticut Resources
All data sourced from official government statistics with full citations.
Statistics are updated annually and reviewed quarterly for accuracy.