We all know that roughly 50% of all marriages end in divorce. However, according to a recent article by Divorce Magazine, high U.S. divorce rates tend to come from 10 major cities. One might assume Texas is somewhere on that list. After all, everything is bigger in Texas — why not divorce, too? But the answers may just shock you a little bit.
Albuquerque, New Mexico, came in No. 1 on their list, followed by these cities:
- Tucson, AZ
- Jacksonville, FL
- Las Vegas, NV
- Miami, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
- Oklahoma City, OK
- New Orleans, LA
Not a Single Texas City in the Top 10
So, where does Texas rank? While we don’t have a city-by-city breakdown, we can tell you that Texas is among the 20 states with the lowest divorce rates nationwide, according to statistics from divorce.com. For instance, in 2021, the average percentage of divorced people was 9.9 per 1,000 population. However, in 2022, this figure rose to 10.5%.
Apart from a relatively low divorce rate, there are a few other interesting facts about divorce in Texas:
- The Texas divorce rate has been around 10-10.5% for a decade.
- Collin County’s divorce rate is 9%. Meanwhile, Denton County’s divorce rate is 10.1%. Dallas County is 10.2%.
- Men in Texas divorce at a lower rate (8.6%) than women (11.3%).
- 6% of Texans have divorced and remarried three or more times.
- White (10.8%) and African American (12.7%) populations in Texas divorce more often than other ethnic groups.
- Texas families in Republican counties have higher divorce rates than those in Democratic counties.
Divorce Is Still Prevalent in Texas
Deciding to end your marriage isn’t easy. The attorneys at Christman | Daniell, have a unique and refreshing approach to the often turbulent and emotionally stressful disputes arising in the context of divorce, child custody, and other family law cases. Our law firm anchors its representation and legal advice in principles and philosophies that focus on the long-term best interests of children and families. Although it is not easy, our attorneys are committed to supporting and guiding clients through the dark days of marital crisis.
The details of your divorce proceedings may not be clearly defined until we can sit down, dive into your unique situation, and determine the best course of action moving forward.
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Looking for family law services in Collin County, Texas? Christman | Daniell is your premier choice. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the legal landscape, our skilled team is dedicated to helping families navigate complex legal matters. Whether it’s divorce, child custody, or adoption, trust Christman | Daniell to provide compassionate and effective representation for all your family law needs throughout Collin County.
