2022 Data

Divorce Statistics in Florida

Last updated: February 28, 2026 · Reviewed every 3 months · 2022 data

Key Divorce Statistics for Florida (2022)

Divorce Rate

3.4 per 1,000

Marriage Rate

6.9 per 1,000

Annual Filings

81,000

Median Cost (Uncontested)

$2,500

Median Cost (Contested)

$13,500

Median Attorney Hourly Rate

$300/hr

Median Duration

6 months

Family Law Attorneys

3,140

Attorneys per 100K Population

13.4

Population

23,372,215

Marriage vs. Divorce Rate (2022)

Rates per 1,000 population — 2022 data

Divorce Cost Comparison

Median attorney hourly rate:$300/hr

US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)

2013

3.30

2022

2.40

Change

-0.90

Florida vs. National Average

Comparison of Florida divorce statistics against national averages
Metric	Florida	National Avg	Comparison
Divorce Rate (per 1,000)	3.4	2.4	42% higher
Median Uncontested Cost	$2,500	$7,500	67% lower
Median Contested Cost	$13,500	—	—
Median Duration (Months)	6	11	45% lower
Attorneys per 100K	13.4	—	—

Data Sources & Methodology

Statistics shown reflect 2022 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.

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.