Divorce Statistics in Northwest Territories
Last updated: · Reviewed every 3 months · 2020 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Northwest Territories (2020)
Divorce Rate
1.0 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
1.7 per 1,000
Annual Filings
45
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$2,000
Median Cost (Contested)
$15,000
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$350/hr
Family Law Attorneys
2
Attorneys per 100K Population
4.5
Population
44,731
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate (2020)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2020 data
Divorce Cost Comparison
Canadian Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
2010
2.10
2020
1.10
Change
-1.00
Northwest Territories vs. National Average
| Metric | Northwest Territories | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 1 | 1.1 | 9% lower |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $2,000 | $1,750 | 14% higher |
| Median Contested Cost | $15,000 | — | — |
| Median Duration (Months) | — | — | — |
| Attorneys per 100K | 4.5 | — | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2020 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
- Statistics Canada Table 39-10-0051-01 — Number of Divorces and Divorce Indicators (2020)
- Statistics Canada — Number of Marriages, Provinces and Territories, 2019–2020 (2020)
- Statistics Canada Population Estimates (NWT Bureau of Statistics) (2024)
- Department of Justice Canada — Canadian Lawyer Legal Fees Survey (2024)
- Law Society of the Northwest Territories — Lawyers' Fees (2024)
Methodology
Rates calculated per 1,000 population using Census population estimates. Cost figures represent median values from attorney surveys and court fee schedules. All data verified against primary .gov sources where available.
Vetted Northwest Territories Divorce Attorneys
Each city on Divorce.law has one personally vetted exclusive attorney.
SKD Law
Hay River, Northwest Territories
Ahlstrom Wright Barristers + Solicitors
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Related Northwest Territories Resources
All data sourced from official government statistics with full citations.
Statistics are updated annually and reviewed quarterly for accuracy.