Divorce Statistics in Michigan
Last updated: — 2023 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Michigan (2023)
Divorce Rate
2.5 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
5.6 per 1,000
Annual Filings
20,491
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$3,400
Median Cost (Contested)
$12,900
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$343/hr
Median Duration
8 months
Family Law Attorneys
1,010
Attorneys per 100K Population
10.1
Population
10,037,261
Median Marriage Duration
9.7 years
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in Michigan (2023)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in Michigan
Median attorney hourly rate: $343/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
Michigan vs. National Average
| Metric | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $3,400 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $12,900 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 8 | 11 |
| Attorneys per 100K | 10.1 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2023 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
Vetted Michigan Divorce Attorneys
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Wendy Alton Family Law & Mediation
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Law Office of Cindy L Thomas
Battle Creek, Michigan
Select Law PLLC
Dearborn, Michigan