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Divorce Statistics

 

Approximately 50% of first marriages end in divorce.  Most divorces occur between the ages of 25-39.  First marriages generally last about 7-11 years before divorces occur.  Some people equate the increase of divorce with the passing of no-fault divorce laws, which makes getting a divorce easier. 

 

Roughly 10% of couples who are separated will reconcile, stopping the divorce proceedings.

 

Today, more people are involved in their second marriage than there are people involved in their first marriage.  Nearly 60% of second marriages end in divorce and nearly 70% of third marriages fail. 

 

Almost 80% of divorced men remarry and approximately 75% of divorced women remarry.

 

The number of children living in single parent households as a result of divorce has dramatically increased to about 25%.  Roughly 60% of today’s divorces involve children.  Children of divorce are more likely to divorce than children of non-divorced parents.

 

Just about 10% of non-custodial fathers are classified as a deadbeat parent.  Nearly 27% of fathers default in paying child support compared with 47% of mothers who default in making payments. 

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The Divorce Process Topics: (click on each for description)

 

Separating From Your Spouse

Choosing Your Lawyer

Consulting with a Lawyer

Attorney's Expectations from their Clients

The Role of Your Lawyer

Communicating with Your Spouse

Grieving Process of Divorce

Helping Your Children Cope with Divorce

The Price of Divorce

Common Mistakes During Divorce and Separation

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