Study – Same Sex Couples Divorcing at Lower Rate Than Non-gay Couples

December 10, 2014 – The Williams Institute

A series of analyses based on data gathered from state administrative agencies in early 2014 show patterns of relationship recognition for same-sex couples across the U.S.

The first analysis shows that female couples are more likely to formalize their relationships than male couples. Female couples account for just over half (51%) of all same-sex couples in the U.S. However, data from the state agencies show that 64% of same-sex couples who entered into legal statuses were female couples. Click here for “Relationship Recognition Patterns of Same-Sex Couples by Gender”

The second analysis found that, on average, 1.1% of same-sex couples dissolve their legal relationships each year. This rate is lower than the annual divorce rate for married different-sex couples (2%).  Click here for “Patterns of Relationship Recognition for Same-Sex Couples: Divorce and Terminations”

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