Divorce Statistics in Rhode Island
Last updated: · Reviewed every 3 months · 2023 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Rhode Island (2023)
Divorce Rate
2.3 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
5.9 per 1,000
Annual Filings
2,700
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$3,500
Median Cost (Contested)
$15,000
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Median Duration
8 months
Family Law Attorneys
158
Attorneys per 100K Population
14.2
Population
1,112,308
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate (2023)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data
Divorce Cost Comparison
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
2013
3.30
2022
2.40
Change
-0.90
Rhode Island vs. National Average
| Metric | Rhode Island | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 2.3 | 2.4 | 4% lower |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $3,500 | $7,500 | 53% lower |
| Median Contested Cost | $15,000 | — | — |
| Median Duration (Months) | 8 | 11 | 27% lower |
| Attorneys per 100K | 14.2 | — | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2023 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
- CDC NVSS Stats of the States — Rhode Island (2023)
- CDC NVSS State Divorce Rates 2000–2023 (2023)
- CDC NVSS State Marriage Rates 2000–2023 (2023)
- U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (2024)
- Rhode Island Judiciary Annual Reports (2023)
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 Rhode Island Divorce Attorneys
Each city on Divorce.law has one personally vetted exclusive attorney.
Kirshenbaum Law Associates Inc
Cranston, Rhode Island
Timothy M Sweet Law
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Kirshenbaum Law Associates
Providence, Rhode Island
Related Rhode Island Resources
All data sourced from official government statistics with full citations.
Statistics are updated annually and reviewed quarterly for accuracy.