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Baby Boomers “Boom” Out of Marriage

Baby Boomers Boom 99 Out of Marriage o0000 Divorce is becoming more and more of a common occurrence in the U.S. In this infographic, * While some Americans may have been affected more than others, the baby boomer generation has seen a great deal of divorce. you'll see how older Americans are getting divorced more often than the previous generations and why this is the case. Prevalence in America Back in 1990, only 1 in 10 people By 2009, that number was 1 in 4 Tiii 50 years of age or older got divorced. [1) Who they? That means Age When Divorced 73% of baby boomers divorced in their 40's 22% divorced in their 50's and only 4% divorced at age 60 60-44 and older. *Based upon data from 2004 * Of those women aged 45 to 63, 58% are divorced. 3) Who wanted the divorce? (2) O Iasked for the divorce. My spouse asked for the divorce. 54% 30% Both of us wanted the divorce. 15% Who asks more, men or women? 66% 41% of women reported they asked for the divorce. of men reported they asked for the divorce. Unmarried Individuals Through the Decades 1 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 1990 2000 1980 2009 All Women - Men Baby boomers who weren't married were more vulnerable financially, socially, and health-wise than those who had a spouse. [3) However, divorced boomers were healthier and wealthier than those who had never been married or were widowed. Around of baby boomers that are unmarried 4% boomers. [3] 20% are considered poor as opposed to just of married * Unmarried individuals are also less likely to have health insurance than those who are married. * Unmarried individuals are more likely to rely on public assistance. The Generation Gap 41 Marital Status in 2011 Generation X age 31-46 Millennials Boomers age 18-30 age 47-65 • Married • Widowed • Never Married/Single • Separated or divorced Conclusion Baby boomers who manage to stay married throughout the decades are becoming more and more of a rare occurrence. Their parents' divorces could perhaps explain why the percentage of single Millennials is so high in comparison to the generations before. Brought to you by: Itotal divorce . Sources mI [1] http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203753704577255230471480276.html [2] http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/general/divorce.pdf [3] http://papers.ccpr.ucla.edu/papers/PWP-BGSU-2012-028/PWP-BGSU-2012-028.pdf [4] http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2010/02/24/interactive-graphic-demographic- portrait-of-fourgenerations/ | 4% 60+ 55-59 7% 15% 50-54 45-49 43% %81 %79 %£7

Baby Boomers “Boom” Out of Marriage

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Within the United States, divorce has become a common occurrence. Should you or someone you know consider filing for a divorce, it would be wise to consult with an attorney who practices divorce.

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