Official data shows over a quarter of divorces came after 20 years
The Office for National Statistics reported that 26% of heterosexual divorces in England and Wales in 2025 followed at least 20 years of marriage.
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What happened
Data from the Office for National Statistics covers divorces in England and Wales. It shows that 26% of divorces between opposite-sex couples in 2025 came after 20 years or more of marriage.
Coverage
- Forget the seven-year itch: opposite-sex marriages more likely to end after two decades (The Guardian)
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