FASCINATING DIVORCE STATISTICS

The Huffington Post has published some fascinating statistics related to the effects and causes of divorce. Click on Divorce Findings from the Last 5 Years to view the slide show. Each statistic is linked to a supporting article.  

These statistics include:

1. The Number of Divorced Women is on the Rise
2. Couples with Different Drinking Habits are More Likely to Divorce
3. Your Yearbook Photo May Predict the Likelihood of Divorce
4. Divorce Can Have Serious Impact on Men's Health
5. Couples with Longer Commutes are More Likely to Divorce
6. Fear of Being Alone Keeps People in Bad Relationships
7. Using Facebook Excessively Leads to More Relationship Problems
8. Younger Children Feel Lasting Effects of Divorce
9. There's an Upside to Experiencing Hardship Like Divorce
10. Couple Who Share Housework are More Likely to Divorce
11. Divorce Could be in a Woman's Genes
12. A Close Relationship with Your In-laws May Change Your Divorce Odds
13. Men are More Likely than Women to Turn to Drinking After a Split
14. Cold Feet Warn of Marital Trouble Ahead
15. Men Who Cheat are More Likely to Have Heart Attacks
16. Moving in Before Marriage No Longer Predicts Divorce
17. Divorce is Too Expensive for the Poorest Americans
18. Divorce Hurts Health More at Earlier Ages
19. Women Close to Divorcing Tend to Work More Hours

Submitted by Kim Werner, Program Manager

Divorce Mediation Group

kwerner@ncrconline.com