Divorce Statistics in Northwest Territories
Last updated: — 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 in Northwest Territories (2020)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2020 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in Northwest Territories
Median attorney hourly rate: $350/hr
Canadian Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
Northwest Territories vs. National Average
| Metric | Northwest Territories | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 1 | 1.1 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $2,000 | $1,750 |
| Median Contested Cost | $15,000 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | N/A | N/A |
| 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)
Vetted Northwest Territories Divorce Attorneys
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SKD Law
Hay River, Northwest Territories
Ahlstrom Wright Barristers + Solicitors
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories