Divorce Statistics in Georgia
Last updated: — 2022 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Georgia (2022)
Divorce Rate
2.1 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
6.1 per 1,000
Annual Filings
27,000
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$3,000
Median Cost (Contested)
$14,000
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Median Duration
8 months
Family Law Attorneys
1,004
Attorneys per 100K Population
9.1
Population
11,029,227
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in Georgia (2022)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2022 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in Georgia
Median attorney hourly rate: $300/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
Georgia vs. National Average
| Metric | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $3,000 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $14,000 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 8 | 11 |
| Attorneys per 100K | 9.1 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2022 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
Vetted Georgia Divorce Attorneys
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Thomas V. Duck III P.C.
Albany, Georgia
Daniels & Rothman P.C.
Athens, Georgia
Kessler & Solomiany LLC
Atlanta, Georgia