Thought I share some interest facts on divorce that I came across through my research on divorce. Enjoy!
FACT #1 There are 100 divorces every hour in the U.S.
Insights! The statistics on the frequency and impacts of divorce is intriguing. For additional statistics Check Out Post: Untying The Knot! Divorce Facts!
FACT #2 A third of all divorce filings of 2011 in the U.S. contained the word”Facebook”.
Insights! Social Media has a huge impact on relationships. I can personally relate to being offended and the offender. Check Out Post: Is Social Media Ruining Your Marriage/Relationship And Can It Be Held Against You In Divorce Court?
FACT #3 The world’s most expensive divorce was estimated at US$4.5 billion.
Insights! Wow! Is all I can say. This was after years that his wife knew of Russian Billionaire known as the “Fertilizer King” repeated acts of infidelity. View full article at. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/05/20/russian-oligarchs-4-5-billion-divorce-settlement-may-be-the-most-expensive-in-history/
FACT #4 A 99-year-old man divorced his 96-year-old wife after 77 years of marriage because he discovered an affair she had in the 1940s.
Insights! Infidelity to many is a deal breaker, no matter how long the incident occurred. Check Out Post: Divorce Top 10 Reasons- My Insights
FACT #5 No U.S. president has been elected after being divorced except for Ronald Reagan.
FACT #6 The Youngest Girl to ever be divorced was 8 years old.
FACT #7 The average divorcee takes almost 18 months to get over the split.
Insights! I concur. I have been divorced about a year and it has been about two years since the decision was to split. There are a wide range of emotions you encounter. I think I am 100% healthy and over it since the papers were final. But reflecting back, I was still going through some internal hurdles. Check out post: The Freshly Divorced Phase- My One Year Recap! Independence, Dating, Laughter, Sadness, and Confidence!
It seems I am over the average for # 7. Thanks for the insight. Interesting list.
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