Divorce Statistics in Newfoundland and Labrador

Last updated: 2020 data

Key Divorce Statistics for Newfoundland and Labrador (2020)

Divorce Rate

1.1 per 1,000

Marriage Rate

3.0 per 1,000

Annual Filings

618

Median Cost (Uncontested)

$1,750

Median Cost (Contested)

$16,500

Median Attorney Hourly Rate

$350/hr

Median Duration

8 months

Family Law Attorneys

3

Attorneys per 100K Population

0.5

Population

546,869

Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in Newfoundland and Labrador (2020)

Rates per 1,000 population — 2020 data

Divorce Cost Comparison in Newfoundland and Labrador

Median attorney hourly rate: $350/hr

Canadian Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)

Newfoundland and Labrador vs. National Average

Comparison of Newfoundland and Labrador divorce statistics against national averages
MetricNewfoundland and LabradorNational Average
Divorce Rate (per 1,000)1.11.1
Median Uncontested Cost$1,750$1,750
Median Contested Cost$16,500N/A
Median Duration (Months)8N/A
Attorneys per 100K0.5

Data Sources & Methodology

Statistics shown reflect 2020 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.