Divorce rate lowers: ABS
Tuesday September 18, 2007

Divorce rate lowers: ABS

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

The Australian Bureau of Statistics, in reviewing the 2006 divorce statistics notes that the rate has decreased across Australia, except South Australia and Western Australia, where it has risen.

The rate has continued to slowly decrease since 2001.

Wives continue to apply for divorce more than men, but the rate of joint applications continues to increase.

Click here for the full statistics from the ABS website.

Stephen Page, Harrington Family Lawyers, Brisbane spage@harringtonfamilylawyers.com 61(7) 3221 9544
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