Divorce Statistics

Going through a divorce is tough. Aside from the anger between the couple and messy complications of figuring out “hers” and “his” of the life that’s been built together, there’s the collateral damage that friends and family experience as well.

The answer to “why” divorce happens isn’t one that can be easily given and it definitely isn’t one size fits all. Whatever the reason, statistics show that divorce rates are climbing at an alarming rate. Also, the age of most couples who decide on divorce is quite young peaking between the ages of 20-24.

Check out our infographic to get information on chances of divorce for second and third marriages and the percentage of divorced couples in the United States.