Divorce Statistics in North Carolina
Last updated: — 2022 data
Key Divorce Statistics for North Carolina (2022)
Divorce Rate
2.8 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
6.1 per 1,000
Annual Filings
29,500
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$3,000
Median Cost (Contested)
$10,000
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$320/hr
Median Duration
8 months
Family Law Attorneys
799
Attorneys per 100K Population
7.4
Population
10,835,491
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in North Carolina (2022)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2022 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in North Carolina
Median attorney hourly rate: $320/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
North Carolina vs. National Average
| Metric | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $3,000 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $10,000 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 8 | 11 |
| Attorneys per 100K | 7.4 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2022 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
Vetted North Carolina Divorce Attorneys
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Montgomery Family Law
Cary, North Carolina
James McElroy & Diehl PA
Charlotte, North Carolina
Ellis Family Law PLLC
Durham, North Carolina