What Are Your Chances of Getting Divorced?

What Are Your Chances Divorced? of Getting There isn't a mathematical equation that allows you to calculate whether you'll be divorced in the coming years. However. there are some factors can increase your risk of divorce. x Here's a look at 4 risk factors and what they mean. Ô Cohabitation x Couples who live together before getting married are more likely to divorce. Possible reasons are that the couple: X May be hesitant X Don't have a lot to about the gain from marriage. relationship. x Might not work on X May not stress the importance of marriage. the commitment 12) to each other. x People who have lived with more than one partner are at a greater risk. Women who have lived with multiple partners before their first marriage are 40% more likely to divorce. Education X Women in their first marriage who had: " some education after high school. but didn't get a bachelor's degree, have the highest 23 1000 women rate for divorce compared per to other education levels. divorces x Women with 14.4 divorces no high school diploma per 1,000 women x Women 14.2 divorces with college = degrees per 1,000 women x Intelligence may be a factor, as well.131 x Probability of a divorce within 5 years: IQ of 100 (below averagel - 28% IQ of 130 (above average) = 9% O Previous Marriages X If both people in the marriage have been previouslų married, the couple is 90% more likely to face divorce than if it had been the first marriage for both parties. When comparing the marriage count. here are the divorce percentages. 50% 73% of first marriaqes of second marriaqes of third marriages Why might this be the case? X People marry on the rebound. because independent individuals are more protective of: • Their emotlonal well-being. • Their financial well-being. X Divorce is more likelų the second or third time around x Absence of common children in later marriages. • The family element isn't as central. • Less need to preserve a family unit. • Children often serve as a stabilizing factor. Financial Issues x It seems people with modest incomes have less stress and are less likely to divorce. People with a $50,000 yearly income have a lower chance of getting divorced than those who make $25,000. x Couples who have a disagreement once a week about finances are 30% more likely to get divorced than couples who arque less about finances in a month. HUSBAND WIFE Frequency of Financial Disagreements 180.00 160.00 140.00 120.00 100.00 80.00 60.00 40.00 20.00 Almost 0.00 Several Times Once a Several Times Everyday Less Than per Week Week per Month Once per Month x Unequal earnings in the relationship can lead to unhappiness." Sometimes, when women make more than their husbands, they might: X Feel angry about having to take care of the man. X Not feel as feminine. As a result, respect can be lost. These are only a handful of the reasons why couples get divorced. Many factors contribute to the decision, whether it's based on social expectations. financial health, or any other source of stress or dissatisfaction. Brought to you by: Sources: Itotal divorce" (1) http://bpp.wharton.upenn.edu/betseys/papers/JEP_Marriage_and_Divorce pdf (2) http://www.divorce.usu.edu/files/uploads/Lesson3.pdf (3] http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2010/05/19/15-ways-to-predict-divorce.html (4) http://www.sciencedailų.com/releases/2011/11/1m03161830 htm (5) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leo-averbach/second-and-third-marriaqe_b_1326785.html (6) http://www.stateofourunions.org/2009/bank_on_itphp (71 http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/womens-health/articles/2010/06/10/gore -marriage-breakups-5-risk-factors-for-divorce-deborah-kotz % Increase in the Risk of Divorce %24 %24