Divorce Statistics in Montana
Last updated: — 2023 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Montana (2023)
Divorce Rate
2.9 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
7.4 per 1,000
Annual Filings
3,200
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$2,200
Median Cost (Contested)
$6,200
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$258/hr
Median Duration
5 months
Family Law Attorneys
55
Attorneys per 100K Population
4.8
Population
1,137,223
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in Montana (2023)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in Montana
Median attorney hourly rate: $258/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
Montana vs. National Average
| Metric | Montana | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $2,200 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $6,200 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 5 | 11 |
| Attorneys per 100K | 4.8 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2023 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
Vetted Montana Divorce Attorneys
Each city on Divorce.law has one personally vetted exclusive attorney.
Montana Divorce Law Firm
Billings, Montana
Wholehearted Family Law
Butte, Montana
Big Sky Justice P.C.
Great Falls, Montana