Divorce Statistics in Wisconsin
Last updated: — 2022 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Wisconsin (2022)
Divorce Rate
2.3 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
5.4 per 1,000
Annual Filings
13,500
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$3,000
Median Cost (Contested)
$10,000
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$310/hr
Median Duration
6 months
Family Law Attorneys
542
Attorneys per 100K Population
9.2
Population
5,910,955
Median Marriage Duration
22.5 years
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in Wisconsin (2022)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2022 data
Divorce Cost Comparison in Wisconsin
Median attorney hourly rate: $310/hr
US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
Wisconsin vs. National Average
| Metric | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $3,000 | $7,500 |
| Median Contested Cost | $10,000 | N/A |
| Median Duration (Months) | 6 | 11 |
| Attorneys per 100K | 9.2 | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2022 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
Vetted Wisconsin Divorce Attorneys
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Van Hoof & Schneider Law Firm
Appleton, Wisconsin
Johnson & Pauls Lawyers
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Sterling Lawyers
Green Bay, Wisconsin