Provisional number of marriages and marriage rate: United States, 2000-2014 Provisional number of divorces and annulments and rate: United States, 2000-2014 including online divorces. Year Marriages Population Rate per 1,000 total population 20141 2,140,272 308,759,713 6.9 20131 2,081,301 306,136,672 6.8 2012 2,131,000 313,914,040 6.8 2011 2,118,000 311,591,917 6.8 2010 2,096,000 308,745,538 6.8 2009 2,080,000 306,771,529 … Read more
What percent of divorced couples get back together? That depends on what “getting back together” entails, but about 6% of couples remarry, while as many as 50% get back together in another fashion. So getting back together doesn’t necessarily mean remarrying, although those who remarry have a lower divorce rate than the general population. Let’s … Read more
Many marriages are like a rollercoaster with ups and downs. Sometimes you’re having the time of your life with hubby, and other times you feel like gouging his eyes out. If the latter emotion occurs more often, trouble might be brewing on the horizon. Hating someone who shares your living space, including your bed, isn’t … Read more
There are many reasons why people decide they want a divorce. Some realize they have grown apart over time and no longer have anything in common, while others discover that their partner has been unfaithful or abusive. Whatever your reason, it’s essential to ensure that both partners are on board with starting the divorce process … Read more
So, you want to split from your spouse, and you want to ask for a divorce. There’s no chance you want to work things out or reconcile after a trial separation. A divorce is a legal way to permanently cut ties and dissolve marriages. However, not all divorces are friendly or go well. Disagreements, deception … Read more
The decision to get a divorce is rarely an easy choice. While it might be obvious that divorce is inevitable or even needed, occasionally, only one party wants one. The fact both parties do not have to agree leads many to wonder what happens if one spouse doesn’t want a divorce. Here are some things … Read more
Divorce is the finalization of marriage – the act which ends a chapter in one’s life regardless of what was agreed upon. What is the hardest part of a divorce? It’s hard to pick just one thing. Never mind the struggles of finding a lawyer and coming to terms with the fact that you now … Read more
Things may not be working in your marriage, but getting divorced involves much more than just living apart. Divorce can have serious financial consequences, leading you to wonder, “Can I afford to get divorced?” While financial factors shouldn’t ultimately decide whether you and your spouse split or stay together, you at least need a clear … Read more
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to whether or not taking a break in a marriage works. The success of this kind of separation depends on many factors, including the couple’s reasons for taking the break, how they go about it, and how they handle things when they come back together. On the one hand, it can … Read more
Falling out of love is difficult. Whether the situation is amicable or more complicated, divorce is a major life decision. But is life better after divorce or will you end up regretting your decision? We’ll go over the possibilities to help you understand if the grass is greener. 1. If You’re Reading This Article, You’ve … Read more