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
| Metric | Newfoundland and Labrador | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Median Contested Cost | $16,500 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 8 | N/A |
| Attorneys per 100K | 0.5 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2020 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
Vetted Newfoundland and Labrador Divorce Attorneys
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Donald Joseph Gallant
Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
Bonnell Law
Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
Gittens de Beer & Associates
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador