People will often talk about the divorce rate in the United States, discussing whether it has been declining or rising in recent years. But the reality is that the divorce rate is not the same for everyone. To some extent, it will depend on your age bracket.
According to some reports, for those who are under 45 years old, the divorce rate has generally been trending down. Young couples are not as likely to split up. Additionally, many people are putting off marriage until an older age.
On the other hand, for couples who are older than 45 years old, there has been an increase in the divorce rate. Some of this may be due to the increased marriage age, as noted above, and to the fact that some people may be in their second marriages. Some statistics indicate that second marriages are more likely to end in divorce than first marriages.
The trend with Baby Boomers
When specifically looking at Baby Boomers, who are often in their 60s, there has been a significant increase in the divorce rate. For those over 65, there has been the highest increase in divorce over the last three decades. The rate has tripled since the 1990s, even as the divorce rate for younger couples has been dropping.
Navigating a divorce at any age
Regardless of your age, if you find yourself facing divorce, you may have many questions about property division, child custody rights and other aspects of the process. Be sure you know what legal steps to take at this time.
