Divorce Statistics in Prince Edward Island
Last updated: — 2020 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Prince Edward Island (2020)
Divorce Rate
1.2 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
6.5 per 1,000
Annual Filings
204
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$1,750
Median Cost (Contested)
$16,500
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$330/hr
Median Duration
6 months
Family Law Attorneys
2
Attorneys per 100K Population
1.1
Population
178,550
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in Prince Edward Island (2020)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2020 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in Prince Edward Island
Median attorney hourly rate: $330/hr
Canadian Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
Prince Edward Island vs. National Average
| Metric | Prince Edward Island | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Median Contested Cost | $16,500 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 6 | N/A |
| Attorneys per 100K | 1.1 | — |
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 — Divorce Indicators (2020)
- Statistics Canada Population Estimates (Q3 2024) (2024)
- Statistics Canada — A Fifty-Year Look at Divorces in Canada (2022)
- Lexpert — Family Lawyer Costs in Canada (Eastern Provinces) (2024)
- Department of Justice Canada — Legal Aid in Family Law (PEI) (2023)
Vetted Prince Edward Island Divorce Attorneys
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Carr Stevenson & MacKay
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Cameron Law PEI
Summerside, Prince Edward Island