Divorce Statistics for 2012 in England & Wales (latest figures from the 2012 Office for National Statistics (ONS)
In 2012, divorces in England and Wales have slightly increased) i.e. 118,140 divorces, an increase of 0.5% since 2011 (117,558)
Note following facts:
Almost 50% of these divorces occurred in the first 10 years of marriage & the divorces most likely to occur between the 4th & 8th wedding anniversary.
– 71% of divorces were for first marriages
- There were 13 divorces an hour in England and Wales in 2012
- Women were granted 65% of all divorces
- 9,703 men and 6,026 women aged over 60 got divorced
- 1 in 7 divorces were granted as a result of adultery
- 719 (less than 1%) divorces were granted because of desertion
- The number of divorces was highest among men and women aged 40 to 44. The average age at divorce was 45 for men and 42 for women
- 9% of couples divorcing had both been divorced before
- 48% of couples divorcing had at least one child aged under 16 living with the family
- It is expected that 42% of marriages will end in divorce