Divorce Statistics in Texas
Last updated: — 2023 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Texas (2023)
Divorce Rate
2.1 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
5.8 per 1,000
Annual Filings
72,000
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$2,500
Median Cost (Contested)
$15,000
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Median Duration
6 months
Family Law Attorneys
1,022
Attorneys per 100K Population
3.4
Population
30,503,301
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in Texas (2023)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in Texas
Median attorney hourly rate: $300/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
Texas vs. National Average
| Metric | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $15,000 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 6 | 11 |
| Attorneys per 100K | 3.4 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2023 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
Vetted Texas Divorce Attorneys
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Briar Wilcox Law Firm PLLC
Amarillo, Texas
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Arlington, Texas
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Austin, Texas