Households and marriage in Miami-Dade County
The American Community Survey (2019-2023) estimates Miami-Dade County had 964,805 households, and 42.9% of them were married-couple households. The same survey estimates that among residents aged 15 and older in Miami-Dade County, 10.2% of men and 14.9% of women were divorced.
Population growth in Miami and Miami-Dade County
The U.S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates show Miami-Dade County's population reached 2,838,461 on July 1, 2024, up from 2,701,751 at the April 2020 census base, a change of 5.1%. Miami's own population was estimated at 487,014 on July 1, 2024, up from 442,244 at the April 2020 census base, a change of 10.1%.
Children in Miami-Dade County
The Census Bureau estimates that 560,291 of Miami-Dade County's residents were under 18 as of July 1, 2024.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county population estimates by age, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Family Law Cases in Miami, FL
Miami-Dade County handles thousands of family law cases annually through its specialized family court system. The area's international business community and diverse population create complex jurisdictional issues involving international custody disputes, prenuptial agreements with foreign assets, and cross-border divorce proceedings. Miami's high cost of living and significant wealth disparities also impact alimony calculations and child support determinations. Local family courts are experienced with multilingual proceedings and international legal complications common in South Florida.
Common Family Law Matters in Miami
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, support, and other sensitive matters involving family relationships and domestic issues.
Why Hire a Local Family Law Attorney in Miami?
Miami family law cases often involve unique jurisdictional complexities, international assets, and multicultural family dynamics that require local expertise. Miami-Dade family court judges and procedures have specific local rules and preferences that experienced local attorneys understand. A local Miami attorney will be familiar with the courthouse locations, local mediation programs, and the specific family court judges who may hear your case.
Florida Family Law Laws & Deadlines
Florida follows equitable distribution for marital property and has specific statutes governing alimony duration and amount based on marriage length. See our Florida family law page for more.
What to Know About Family Law in Miami
Family Law Attorneys Serving Miami & Suburbs
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