Divorce Statistics in Quebec
Last updated: · Reviewed every 3 months · 2020 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Quebec (2020)
Divorce Rate
1.0 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
3.0 per 1,000
Annual Filings
8,559
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$1,750
Median Cost (Contested)
$13,638
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$375/hr
Median Duration
10 months
Family Law Attorneys
41
Attorneys per 100K Population
0.5
Population
8,501,833
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
Quebec vs. National Average
| Metric | Quebec | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 1 | 1.1 | 9% lower |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $1,750 | $1,750 | Same |
| Median Contested Cost | $13,638 | — | — |
| Median Duration (Months) | 10 | — | — |
| Attorneys per 100K | 0.5 | — | — |
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 — Divorce Indicators (2020)
- Institut de la statistique du Québec — Divorce Indicators (2020)
- Statistics Canada Population Estimates Table 17-10-0009-01 (2024)
- Canadian Lawyer Magazine Legal Fees Survey (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 Quebec Divorce Attorneys
Each city on Divorce.law has one personally vetted exclusive attorney.
Devichy Lawyers
Drummondville, Quebec
Décarie Stephenson Avocats
Gatineau, Quebec
Vallelonga Law Firm
Laval, Quebec
Related Quebec Resources
All data sourced from official government statistics with full citations.
Statistics are updated annually and reviewed quarterly for accuracy.