The Hard Truth

Approximately 2.3 million Americans will divorce this year

• 45-50% of first marriages and 70% of second marriages are expected to end in divorce
• An estimated $50 billion is spent annually in North America as a direct result of divorce; about a third of that is for legal fees alone
• More than 33 million divorced people currently live in North America, and another 5 million are currently separated

These statistics show how common divorce is nowadays – but that doesn't mean someone will be prepared for it when divorce comes knocking at their doors. Whether someone is considering separation or is already in the divorce process, that person will be making decisions that will affect the rest of his/her life.