Divorce is not an uncommon life event in the United States. While it can be devastating, you do not have to go through it alone. A Miami FL Divorce Attorney can help. 

It is estimated that 90% of people in western cultures marry by age 50, and in the United States, roughly 40-50% of marriages end up in divorce. That is the sixth-highest divorce rate in the world. However, divorce rates have decreased in the last ten years, with the rates in 2019 sitting at 16.3 divorces per 1,000 people. Florida's divorce rate is in the top ten highest divorce rates in the United States, sitting at 13%. 

The average age for couples going through their first divorce is 30 years old. Couples who get married between ages 20 and 25 have an increased chance for divorce by 60%. When a person reaches the age of 25 or older, the chances decrease dramatically to 24%. 

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the top three reasons for divorce are incompatibility, infidelity, and money issues. 

It also seems that divorces spike heavily between the months of March and August every year and that Northeastern states have the lowest divorce rates, while Southern and Western States have the highest rates. 

The top list also included Maine and Nevada at 13.9%, New Mexico and West Virginia at 13.3%, Oklahoma at 13.2%, Arkansas and Kentucky at 13.1%, Oregon at 12.8%, and Vermont at 12.6%.

Divorce happens for many different reasons that are unique to each situation. If you are experiencing divorce, discussing your options with a Miami Family Law Lawyer can ensure you get the correct information to make an informed decision.