The divorce rate in 2022, was is 7 divorces for every 1000 marriages, with on average marriage lasting 13 years in the UK. In total it added up to 80,000 divorces. The rate has however dropped significantly; it was 40% higher in 1997. This is due to less marriages, people marrying later, people living together and a change in attitudes i.e. there is no longer a stigma about bearing children outside of marriage

The wife is the most likely to file for divorce. Divorce rates for the over 65’s however are growing, affectionally known as the silver splitters. People in their late 40’s are the most likely to divorce. Divorce has a big impact on the adults concerned i.e. grief, loss, identity, co parenting, loneliness, trust etc 

The impact of a divorce on children can ( and usually does)  lead to loyalty conflicts, a sense of abandonment, behavioural problems and the overall effect on their adult life. There are also financial consequences  related to a division of assets, maintenance payments, logistics, housing and the like.

Children of divorced parents are three times more likely to divorce themselves i.e. a divorce rate of say 25%. My parents divorced when I was twelve years of age and I divorced 37 years ago when my oldest son was three. I don’t believe adults take into account the effect of a divorce on their children as much as they should. Years later I still feel guilt, almost daily.

 The divorce rate in 2022, was is 7 divorces for every 1000 marriages, with on average marriage lasting 13 years in the UK. In total it added up to 80,000 divorces. The rate has however dropped significantly; it was 40% higher in 1997. This is due to less marriages, people marrying later, people living together and a change in attitudes i.e. there is no longer a stigma about bearing children outside of marriage

The wife is the most likely to file for divorce. Divorce rates for the over 65’s however are growing, affectionally known as the silver splitters. People in their late 40’s are the most likely to divorce. Divorce has a big impact on the adults concerned i.e. grief, loss, identity, co parenting, loneliness, trust etc 

The impact of a divorce on children can ( and usually does)  lead to loyalty conflicts, a sense of abandonment, behavioural problems and the overall effect on their adult life. There are also financial consequences  related to a division of assets, maintenance payments, logistics, housing and the like.

Children of divorced parents are three times more likely to divorce themselves i.e. a divorce rate of say 25%. My parents divorced when I was twelve years of age and I divorced 37 years ago when my oldest son was three. I don’t believe adults take into account the effect of a divorce on their children as much as they should. Years later I still feel guilt, almost daily 

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