Divorce Statistics in North Dakota
Last updated: — 2022 data
Key Divorce Statistics for North Dakota (2022)
Divorce Rate
2.2 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
6.5 per 1,000
Annual Filings
1,700
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$1,800
Median Cost (Contested)
$10,000
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$260/hr
Median Duration
4 months
Family Law Attorneys
42
Attorneys per 100K Population
5.4
Population
783,926
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in North Dakota (2022)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2022 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in North Dakota
Median attorney hourly rate: $260/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
North Dakota vs. National Average
| Metric | North Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $1,800 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $10,000 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 4 | 11 |
| Attorneys per 100K | 5.4 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2022 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
Vetted North Dakota Divorce Attorneys
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Knoll Leibel LLP
Bismarck, North Dakota
Pladson Law Office
Fargo, North Dakota
Rosenquist Law Office
Grand Forks, North Dakota