Cost of Living Crisis Delaying Divorces, Lawyers Say
Figures show marriages ending in divorce in England and Wales are lasting longer, with lawyers pointing to financial pressures.
Couples in England and Wales are increasingly putting off divorce because of the cost of living crisis, according to lawyers cited by The Guardian.
Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures released Wednesday showed that marriages ending in divorce in 2025 lasted an average of 13 years, the longest since records began in 1963, and up from a record low of 8.9 years in 1985.
Lawyers suggested financial pressures are likely behind the trend, as the cost of separating, including securing new housing, may be discouraging some unhappy couples from proceeding with divorce despite wanting to separate.
The Guardian's report did not include additional government or ONS commentary beyond the released statistics on marriage duration.
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- Unhappy couples staying put due to cost of living crisis, say divorce lawyers — The Guardian — World
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