New research has revealed that the average divorce in the UK costs approximately £14,500, adding significant financial strain to an already stressful period. Finances are the leading cause of arguments among couples, accounting for 29% of disputes, according to the study by GoodMove.
The cost includes legal fees, settlements, child maintenance, and the burden of running two households. Couples selling their shared home face an average property sale time of 22 weeks, further prolonging the emotional and financial turmoil.
Nearly half (46%) of divorcing home-owning couples sell their property, with 51% moving into the rental market. The average time spent renting post-split is 4.7 years, and one in five rent for over a decade.
Other key causes of divorce, as noted by Family Law Partners, include infidelity, addiction, poor communication, and simply drifting apart. These factors often become more pronounced at major life stages, such as when children leave home.
