Oct9

Divorce Trends by Age Group in Florida

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In recent years, Floridian divorce trends show that they most commonly file for divorce during middle-age. According to a 2024 report, the median age at divorce in Florida is 45 for men and 43 for women. This also aligns with broader U.S. trends.

Nationally, divorce trends show that divorce disproportionately affects adults between 25 and 39 years old, accounting for around 60% of all divorces. However, those in their late 40s and early 50s often take deliberate steps toward ending long-term marriages—sometimes coinciding with “empty nest” transitions or retirement planning.

Divorce among older Americans—particularly those 50 and older—has grown. “Gray divorce” has doubled since the 1990s, with the rate for those over 65 tripling since 1990.

How Do Different Age Groups Compare:

  • The most divorces appear in the 25–39 age range, reflecting the core of divorce filings.
  • Next, the 40–54 group shows elevated divorce numbers, as couples begin to reassess their lives.
  • Rates for people under‑25 have declined, but they remain notable.
  • Divorce among the 65+ category, though smaller in numbers than other groups, is the fastest growing group – a trend particularly visible in Florida’s large retiree population.

In Florida, the typical divorce occurs around the mid‑40s, with a significant clustering of divorce cases between the ages of 25 and 39. Meanwhile, divorce among those over 50 continues to rise, which is a reflection of the state’s aging demographic.

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