Divorce Statistics in Kansas
Last updated: — 2022 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Kansas (2022)
Divorce Rate
1.9 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
6.2 per 1,000
Annual Filings
6,800
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$3,000
Median Cost (Contested)
$10,800
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$292/hr
Median Duration
5 months
Family Law Attorneys
353
Attorneys per 100K Population
12.0
Population
2,940,865
Divorces with Minor Children
45.6%
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in Kansas (2022)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2022 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in Kansas
Median attorney hourly rate: $292/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
Kansas vs. National Average
| Metric | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $3,000 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $10,800 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 5 | 11 |
| Attorneys per 100K | 12 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2022 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
- CDC NVSS State Divorce Rates 2000-2023 (2022)
- CDC NVSS State Marriage Rates 2000-2023 (2022)
- U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (2022)
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment Vital Statistics (2019)
- Clio Legal Trends Report - Kansas Attorney Rates (2024)
- Kansas Judicial Branch Case Statistics (2023)
Vetted Kansas Divorce Attorneys
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Stange Law Firm
Kansas City, Kansas
Barber Emerson
Lawrence, Kansas
Addair Law
Manhattan, Kansas