Who usually initiates divorce?

Who usually initiates divorce?

Numerous studies have shown this. In fact, nearly 70 percent of divorces are initiated by women. This is according to a 2015 research study conducted by the American Sociological Association (ASA) which suggests two-thirds of all divorces are initiated by women.

Who suffers the most in a divorce?

Generally: Men who provide less than 80% of a family's income before the divorce suffer the most. On the other hand, men who provided more than 80% of a family's income before a divorce do not suffer as much financial loss, and may even marginally improve their financial situation.

Who is more likely to ask for a divorce?

But if men and women were living together without marrying, each gender was equally likely to initiate a breakup. Almost all studies to date have shown that women are more likely to ask for divorce, the study's lead author, Michael Rosenfeld, said in a statement.