Divorce Statistics in Rhode Island
Last updated: — 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 in Rhode Island (2023)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in Rhode Island
Median attorney hourly rate: $300/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
Rhode Island vs. National Average
| Metric | Rhode Island | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $3,500 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $15,000 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 8 | 11 |
| 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.
Vetted Rhode Island Divorce Attorneys
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Kirshenbaum Law Associates Inc
Cranston, Rhode Island
Timothy M Sweet Law
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Kirshenbaum Law Associates
Providence, Rhode Island