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Divorce

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About this section

A divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage. The terms of such a separation are usually determined by a Court of Law, which may take into account prenuptial or postnuptial agreements or simply confirm terms that the spouses have agreed privately.

However, in such an emotional and stressful time, spouses may disagree on the terms of their divorce, which can lead to expensive litigation. Divorce can have significant emotional, financial, medical and psychological implications, and can affect the lives of many people. Areas covered in this section include:

The Facts...

Divorce rates are falling amid the recession, with more couples choosing to just separate or continue living together because they can afford to live in separate homes
According to Office for National Statistics data, ten per cent of couples who married in 2008 will make it through to their diamond wedding anniversary in 2068
Some 45 per cent of these marriages will end in divorce, while a further 45 per cent will experience the death of one of the partners
The proportion of marriages expected to end in divorce increased from 34 per cent in 1979 to 45 per cent in 2005
In 2001 there were 141,135 divorces in England and Wales, compared with 512 in 1901

Articles in this Category

03/12/2008	FAQs - Divorce
	Frequently asked questions - divorce
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03/12/2008	Separation
	An alternative to divorce
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03/12/2008	Children
	Making decisions regarding the children
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03/12/2008	Do You Both Agree to a Divorce?
	The next step if you both agree or your partner does not agree to a divorce?
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03/12/2008	Applying for a Divorce
	Legal requirements and the process
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