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Why are fewer people getting divorced?

The latest divorce statistics for England and Wales are now out. The highlights are: 2022 saw a 29% decrease in divorces compared with the year before. This is the lowest number since 1971. The average length of heterosexual marriages was 13 years. Gay marriages lasted just 7 years. For lesbian Read more…

By Daniel Bester, 1 year6 months ago
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Who finds it easier to adjust after a divorce? Men or Women?

A new study suggests that women find it harder than men to adjust emotionally to the breakdown of a relationship later in life. The research looked at 200,000 people aged 50 to 70 in Finland. While both sexes increased their use of anti-depressants in the run-up to and immediately after Read more…

By Daniel Bester, 1 year6 months ago
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Who is worse off after divorce? Men or Women?

New research has found that women’s household income drops twice as much as men’s following a divorce. Women are more likely to struggle financially following a divorce Women are also more likely to worry about the cost of essentials Women are significantly more likely to waive rights to a partner’s Read more…

By Daniel Bester, 1 year1 year ago
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How many people got divorced in 2021?

The Office for National Statistics has published divorce statistics for last year. There was a 9% increase in divorces granted in England and Wales compared with 2020. However, this could reflect catch-up from the pandemic) Women were more likely to petition in opposite-sex couples than men. (63 per cent versus Read more…

By Daniel Bester, 3 years6 months ago
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