Divorce Statistics in Washington
Last updated: — 2022 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Washington (2022)
Divorce Rate
2.8 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
5.9 per 1,000
Annual Filings
22,062
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$2,500
Median Cost (Contested)
$10,000
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$370/hr
Median Duration
5 months
Family Law Attorneys
1,009
Attorneys per 100K Population
12.9
Population
7,812,880
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in Washington (2022)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2022 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in Washington
Median attorney hourly rate: $370/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
Washington vs. National Average
| Metric | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $10,000 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 5 | 11 |
| Attorneys per 100K | 12.9 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2022 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
Vetted Washington Divorce Attorneys
Each city on Divorce.law has one personally vetted exclusive attorney.
Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny
Bellevue, Washington
Evergreen Family Law Group PLLC
Everett, Washington
Washington Family Law
Kent, Washington