changing family patterns - divorce

Question 1

What happened to divorce stats in the 1960s?

Answer 1

Been a great increase. Number of divorces doubled between 1961-1969 doubled again by 1972. Upward trend continued peaking in 1993 at 165,000.

Question 2

What has happened since then?

Answer 2

Numbers have fallen somewhat but still stood at 118,000 in 2012. Rate means that 40% of all marriages will end in divorce.

Question 3

What’s one reason for the fall in number of divorcees?

Answer 3

1990s is that fewer people are marrying in the first place and are choosing to cohabit instead.

Question 4

How many applications for divorce now come from women?

Answer 4

65%. Sharp contrast in past.

Question 5

What’s the most common reason for a woman to be granted divorce?

Answer 5

Unreasonable behaviour of her spouse.

Question 6

Who’s marriage is at greater risk of getting a divorce?

Answer 6

Marry young, have children before they marry and who cohabit before they marry.