Divorce Statistics in Illinois
Last updated: — 2023 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Illinois (2023)
Divorce Rate
1.2 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
5.1 per 1,000
Annual Filings
19,000
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$3,000
Median Cost (Contested)
$12,500
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$350/hr
Median Duration
10 months
Family Law Attorneys
1,009
Attorneys per 100K Population
7.9
Population
12,710,158
Median Marriage Duration
8 years
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in Illinois (2023)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in Illinois
Median attorney hourly rate: $350/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
Illinois vs. National Average
| Metric | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $3,000 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $12,500 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 10 | 11 |
| Attorneys per 100K | 7.9 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2023 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
Vetted Illinois Divorce Attorneys
Each city on Divorce.law has one personally vetted exclusive attorney.
The Law Office of Matthew M. Williams P.C.
Aurora, Illinois
Courtney Clark Law PC
Belleville, Illinois
Rogers Law Office
Champaign, Illinois