Divorce Around the World: Shocking Facts You Didn't Know

Divorce is a complex and emotional issue that affects people all around the world. While divorce rates vary from country to country, it is a fact of life that many couples will go through a divorce at some point. Here are some interesting facts about divorce that you probably didn't know.

• The average divorce rate in the world is estimated to be 4.08 divorces per 1,000 married persons.

• Almost 45% of first marriages in the US end in divorce, making it one of the highest divorce rates in the world.

• Divorce rates on second marriage show that the average duration of a second marriage is 7.3 years for men and 6.8 years for women.

• Guatemala has the lowest divorce rate in the world, with only 0.1 divorces per 1,000 married persons.

• The world’s oldest divorcées are a 99-year-old Italian man and his 96-year-old (ex) wife. He divorced her after 60 years of marriage when he found love letters she had written to her lover in the 1940s.

• In America, if one partner smokes, a marriage is 75% more likely to end in divorce.

• Research shows that couples in Republican states are 27% more likely to divorce than couples in Democratic states.

• According to U.S. statistics, if there is a daughter and no son in a marriage, the union is 5% more likely to end.

• In some Native American tribes, if a man left his wife without a serious reason, he was not allowed to remain a member of the tribe.

• In ancient Chaldea, a man could get a divorce by writing a letter to his wife’s father or by saying “Thou are not my wife.” However, if the wife ever said, “Thou are not my husband,” she would be immediately drowned.

• The average age for couples that get divorced for the first time is 30, according to the divorce statistics by age.

• The average cost of a divorce in the US is $15,000 per person.

• 76% of Americans believe that getting a divorce is morally acceptable.

• Only two U.S Presidents have known to have been divorced: Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump.

• In 2008, a woman asked for a divorce from her husband after his prosthetic penis extension snapped off during sex.

• In New York and Mississippi, a spouse can sue a third party for being responsible for the failure of a marriage in cases of what’s called “alienation of affection”.

• In 2012, an Italian man brought his mother along on his honeymoon. His new bride asked for a divorce three weeks later.

• Divorce occurs when the court legally ends your marriage. You are not considered divorced in the eyes of the law until a judge signs a divorce decree.

• One big indicator of divorce is having a lot of money arguments. Women and men often think differently about money.

• In ancient Chaldea, a man could get a divorce by writing a letter to his wife’s father or by saying “Thou are not my wife.” However, if the wife ever said, “Thou are not my husband,” she would be immediately drowned.

In conclusion, divorce is a common phenomenon that affects individuals, families, and communities all over the world. It is influenced by various factors, including age, gender, political affiliation, and cultural norms. While divorce rates are generally high in many countries, it is interesting to note the variations across regions and demographic groups. Understanding the complexities of divorce and its impact on society can help individuals and policymakers develop strategies to address its causes and mitigate its consequences.