Divorce Statistics in Kentucky
Last updated: — 2023 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Kentucky (2023)
Divorce Rate
2.9 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
6.6 per 1,000
Annual Filings
14,500
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$1,500
Median Cost (Contested)
$10,000
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$244/hr
Median Duration
8 months
Family Law Attorneys
624
Attorneys per 100K Population
13.8
Population
4,526,154
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in Kentucky (2023)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in Kentucky
Median attorney hourly rate: $244/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
Kentucky vs. National Average
| Metric | Kentucky | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $1,500 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $10,000 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 8 | 11 |
| Attorneys per 100K | 13.8 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2023 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
Vetted Kentucky Divorce Attorneys
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Smith & Wilcutt LLC
Bowling Green, Kentucky
The Berger Firm
Covington, Kentucky
Michael L. Hawkins & Associates PLLC
Frankfort, Kentucky