"The State of Divorce in 2024 A total of 689,308 divorces occurred in 2021 and approximately half of all first marriages end in divorce with subsequent marriages failing at higher rates. When a couple divorces, they must state grounds for divorce in court—this is the reason for ending the marriage and dictates the type of divorce being filed. Most people choose a no fault, divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. And, irreconcilable differences are indeed a common divorce cause, with 31% of couples who ended their marriages reporting that incompatibility was the reason. However, while simply not getting along is a common reason for divorce, infidelity remains a bigger issue. In total, 34% of marriages among survey respondents ended due to an affair. Adultery is one of the grounds for a fault divorce in court. However, even when an extramarital affair occurs, sometimes the couple pursues a no-fault divorce instead of a fault divorce because it’s simpler. Other common causes of divorce include:
- lack of family support
- lack of intimacy
- too much conflict and
- financial stress.
But, while these issues cause marriages to end, couples who divorce don’t always recognize these problems as signs a marriage is in trouble. Just 21% of survey respondents said disapproval of a spouse by family or friends was a sign a marriage was at risk, despite the fact lack of family support was a leading factor in 43% of divorces." - Source By: Forbes The Link to Article Leading Causes Of Divorce: 43% Report Lack Of Family Support – Forbes Advisor