You’ve probably heard that divorce rates are on the rise. It’s true — divorce rates are skyrocketing due to the upheaval caused by COVID-19, and experts speculate that they’ll only continue to rise.

But what about pre-COVID divorces? Were Georgians happier and more satisfied with their relationships before the pandemic? In this post, we’ll dig into recently published Georgia divorce statistics in order to provide you with a better understanding of how our state fits into the broader context of the country.

If you’re considering divorce, it’s important to have a skilled divorce attorney in your corner who will act as your advocate and help you protect your interests. Fairell Roy & Associates has helped countless people protect their assets through divorce and is here to help you, too. Contact our office to schedule a consultation, and read on to learn more about divorce in Georgia.

Let’s start by clarifying one of the most common mistakes that’s made when looking at divorce statistics: 50% of marriages do not end in divorce. Although it’s true that divorce occurs at an approximately 2:1 ratio, there’s a subtle distinction that’s been elided over the years: The majority of these divorces are not occurring in the first year of marriage.

With that clarification made, let’s turn our attention to Georgia.

According to the National Statistics Office of Georgia, divorce among all ages and sexes tends to occur in the first and last years of marriage, and less in between. In both 2018 and 2019, for instance, divorce in the first four years of marriage was higher than any other category measured by researchers. Years 5–9, 10–14, and 15–19 all declined respectively; however, divorces after 20 years of marriage were almost just as common as divorces in years 10–14.

The data in recent years also reflect an interesting shift in how younger generations are thinking about marriage. In 2018 and 2019, men and women ages 20–24 comprised the second-lowest number of divorcees; the number of divorced men and women over the age of 60 was 10% higher.

And as for the causes of divorce? The reasons were varied and typically in line with the thirteen grounds for divorce in Georgia, which include:

We hope that this post has helped you to better understand some of the numbers relevant to the divorce rate in Georgia and the causes behind it.

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