Top reasons why couples divorce – from hating in-laws to lack of sex

Published date18 July 2021
Publication titleDaily Star: Web Edition Articles (England)
So it comes as no surprise that just half of divorcees remain friends after their marriages break down.

A survey of 1,000 divorced adults found 49% weren’t able to maintain a positive relationship with their former spouse.

Meanwhile, half believe any chance of friendship was well and truly ended as a direct result of their divorce proceedings.

Three in 10 divorcees recall “lots” of arguments during their split process, leaving a third regretting their choice not to use mediation and arbitration services.

Although, 25% weren’t aware this was a possible option for them.

As a result, the research commissioned by law firm, Irwin Mitchell, found 52% have worries about the entire process.

Almost four in 10 37% feel embarrassed over their actions and 54% are unhappy with the financial settlements.

General financial arrangements were also found to be the most challenging part of Brits’ divorce proceedings, with 27%struggling with the cost of the divorce itself.

Another 37% said their divorce ended up costing them much more than they had expected, with the same amount believing their split would have been less costly, had proceedings been ‘friendlier’ on either side.

Three quarters said it’s especially important to keep negotiations amicable if kids are involved, but 40% have regrets about the childcare arrangements they agreed.

Ros Bever, a divorce lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, said: "The perception of divorce is changing fast.

“And many people want to maintain respect and stay on good terms with their ex whether that is for their kids’ sake, because their social circles overlap, or to make the process more cost effective.

“Obviously, nobody goes into a marriage expecting it to end in divorce, and one thing we try and impress on people splitting up is to remember how they felt at the start of their relationship.

“This is clearly more difficult for some than others, depending on the particulars of the divorce, but the fact is that being friendly and amicable during a divorce will always lead to a happier outcome for both sides and save on legal fees.”

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