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2026 Texas Divorce Statistics: Eric M. Willie, P.C. Report
The analysis found divorces fell from 3.8 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents as Texas added more than 8 million people since 2003.
- Austin-Based family law attorney Eric Willie released a new analysis showing Texas divorce rates have declined over the past 20 years, despite significant population growth.
- While the state's population grew to 30,727,890 by 2023, the divorce rate fell to 2.7 per 1,000 residents, down from 3.8 per 1,000 in 2003.
- About 45.8% of marriages ended in divorce in 2023, compared to about 50.7% in 2003, while marriage rates decreased from 7.5 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents.
- More couples are living together without marrying, and these cohabitation relationships are not captured in official divorce statistics, potentially contributing to lower recorded rates.
- While overall rates have declined, the analysis notes an increase in Gray Divorce among older adults across Texas, involving complex financial and family considerations.
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2026 Texas Divorce Statistics: Eric M. Willie, P.C. Report
Austin, Texas - Eric M. Willie, a family law attorney in Austin, has compiled a new analysis of marriage and divorce trends across Texas, revealing a notable shift over the past 20 years. While the state’s population has increased exponentially…
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