Divorce Statistics in New Jersey
Last updated: — 2022 data
Key Divorce Statistics for New Jersey (2022)
Divorce Rate
2.3 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
5.3 per 1,000
Annual Filings
20,000
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$3,500
Median Cost (Contested)
$15,600
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$361/hr
Median Duration
12 months
Family Law Attorneys
808
Attorneys per 100K Population
8.5
Population
9,500,851
Median Marriage Duration
8 years
Divorces with Minor Children
60%
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in New Jersey (2022)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2022 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in New Jersey
Median attorney hourly rate: $361/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
New Jersey vs. National Average
| Metric | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $3,500 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $15,600 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 12 | 11 |
| Attorneys per 100K | 8.5 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2022 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
Vetted New Jersey Divorce Attorneys
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Leonard Warren & Leonard
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Hoffman Family Law
Camden, New Jersey
Peter Van Aulen Law
Clifton, New Jersey