How Many Marriages End in Divorce?

In this episode, Nicky Howarth and Hannah Holdaway unpack divorce statistics in England and Wales and have some good news about the commonly quoted claim that “one in two marriages end in divorce”. The episode explores why divorce rates have fallen in recent decades, how long marriages typically last and explores the idea of the “seven-year itch”.Nicky and Hannah cover the the introduction of the no-fault divorce in 2022 and how this has changed the legal process by removing the need to assign blame, helping couples separate more constructively, especially where children are involved.If you are considering separation, Harbour Family Law can help.Visit https://www.harbourfamilylaw.co.uk/