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Pandemic Love Story Turns Sour: Divorce-Online.Uk Predicts 2027 Surge In Break-Ups
(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- New research from href="" rel="external nofollow" c, based on the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data, reveals that pandemic-era marriages, new divorce laws, and financial pressures are reshaping divorce patterns across England and Wales - with a potential new spike predicted between 2027 and 2029.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, divorce applications fell sharply due to lockdowns and court closures. But when restrictions lifted, the dam broke: 2021 saw a surge in applications, followed by another rise in 2023 as backlogs cleared. The ONS reports 103,816 legal partnership dissolutions (including divorces) in 2023 - up from 80,057 in 2022, a 30% increase largely linked to the introduction of no-fault divorce.
co's analysis points to several trends shaping the next decade:
. 2027–2029 Divorce Spike: Couples who married in 2021–2022 after postponed weddings are likely to reach the traditional 4–7-year divorce peak between 2027 and 2029.
. Cost-of-Living Delays: Many couples have delayed separation due to financial pressures. As inflation eases, a gradual rise in“financially delayed divorces” is expected.
. Silver Splitters on the Rise: Later-life divorces continue to grow, with ONS data showing divorce rates among over-60s doubling since the 1990s.
. Economic Recovery Effect: Divorce filings typically increase during financially stable periods, as people feel more confident to start over.
A spokesperson for co said:
“Our data shows the UK could see a second wave of pandemic-related divorces around 2027. This isn't about failure - it's about people reassessing what happiness means after an unprecedented period of strain.”
Despite short-term fluctuations, the long-term divorce rate continues to decline. Couples are marrying later, cohabiting longer, and entering marriage more intentionally. The introduction of no-fault divorce has also made separation less adversarial and more reflective of mutual decisions.
Key statistics (ONS, 2023):
. 103,816 divorces and legal dissolutions recorded in 2023
. Divorce rate: 8.6 per 1,000 married men and 8.5 per 1,000 married women
. 30% increase in divorces compared to 2022
About co
Founded in 1999, co is the UK's original and highly trusted online divorce service. The company has helped over 200,000 people finalise their divorce and financial settlements quickly, affordably, and without unnecessary stress.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, divorce applications fell sharply due to lockdowns and court closures. But when restrictions lifted, the dam broke: 2021 saw a surge in applications, followed by another rise in 2023 as backlogs cleared. The ONS reports 103,816 legal partnership dissolutions (including divorces) in 2023 - up from 80,057 in 2022, a 30% increase largely linked to the introduction of no-fault divorce.
co's analysis points to several trends shaping the next decade:
. 2027–2029 Divorce Spike: Couples who married in 2021–2022 after postponed weddings are likely to reach the traditional 4–7-year divorce peak between 2027 and 2029.
. Cost-of-Living Delays: Many couples have delayed separation due to financial pressures. As inflation eases, a gradual rise in“financially delayed divorces” is expected.
. Silver Splitters on the Rise: Later-life divorces continue to grow, with ONS data showing divorce rates among over-60s doubling since the 1990s.
. Economic Recovery Effect: Divorce filings typically increase during financially stable periods, as people feel more confident to start over.
A spokesperson for co said:
“Our data shows the UK could see a second wave of pandemic-related divorces around 2027. This isn't about failure - it's about people reassessing what happiness means after an unprecedented period of strain.”
Despite short-term fluctuations, the long-term divorce rate continues to decline. Couples are marrying later, cohabiting longer, and entering marriage more intentionally. The introduction of no-fault divorce has also made separation less adversarial and more reflective of mutual decisions.
Key statistics (ONS, 2023):
. 103,816 divorces and legal dissolutions recorded in 2023
. Divorce rate: 8.6 per 1,000 married men and 8.5 per 1,000 married women
. 30% increase in divorces compared to 2022
About co
Founded in 1999, co is the UK's original and highly trusted online divorce service. The company has helped over 200,000 people finalise their divorce and financial settlements quickly, affordably, and without unnecessary stress.
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