Professor Anne-Marie Ambert recently published a study that detailed some interesting divorce statistics for Canada.
Canadian divorce rates divorce rates peaked in 1987, went down over time, and are now holding somewhat steady. First marriages now have a 67% chance of lasting for life.
That is much better than the old adage that "50% of marriages end in divorce." I have said that to several of my clients. Canadian divorce attorneys can now say that only 33% of marriages end in divorce.
Professor Ambert also reports that 70% of Canadian divorces are initiated by women.
The report also included some really interesting findings regarding equal time-sharing or "joint custody" between parents. At present, both parents have substantial time sharing each parent (defined as at least 40% of overnights with the children) in fewer than 10% of cases. That figure, however, is rising.
Professor Edwark Kruk has opined that 40% time-sharing with a parent is the minimum time necessary for mutual bonding.
The report also includes as finding that only 10% of children live a majority of the with their fathers.
Divorce statistics, joint custody, and time-sharing
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