Pennsylvania Marriage and Divorce Statistics

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Pennsylvania Marriage and Divorce Statistics

The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued their report on Marriage and Divorce Statistics for 2018. The report sets forth various statistics relating to divorce in the Commonwealth including marriages and divorces/annulments statewide, by county, and by duration of marriage.

In 2018, there were 70,954 new marriages and 33,412 divorces and annulments. These figures are similar to recent years. In 2016, there were 73,876 marriages and 33,749 divorces and annulments, and in 2017 there were 73,304 marriages and 32,777 divorces and annulments.

Of the 70,954 new marriages, 20,947 of them took place in the Greater Philadelphia Area (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties). Of the 33,412 divorces or annulments, 6,516 of them took place in the Greater Philadelphia Area.

Philadelphia County had the greatest number of divorces in the area at 1,654, and Delaware County had the least at 898.

The report provides statistics for marriages ending in under 5 years, 5-9 years, 10-14 years, 15-19 years, 20-24 years, 25-29 years, and more than 30 years. 21.9% of the divorces finalized in 2018 ended marriages lasting under 5 years. 24.4% lasted 5-9 years. 17.3% lasted 10-14 years. 13.2% lasted 15-19 years. 9.4% ended after 20-24 years. 6.6% ended after 25-29 years. 7.3% lasted more than 30 years.

Regardless of the length of your marriage, the county you live in, or how long you’ve been married, our attorneys can help you navigate your divorce. Click or Call 610-892-3877

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About Alicia Fastman

Alicia Fastman graduated from Hofstra University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, then went on to complete her Juris Doctorate at the Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, DE. Alicia graduated from law school with pro bono distinction, completed a Certificate in Criminal Law, and focused her intensive studies within the fields of litigation and trial advocacy. Alicia joined LaMonaca Law in April of 2011 and is a Partner at the firm. She was selected as a Top Lawyer in Main Line Magazine in 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2019 in the areas of Family Law and Divorce and has been named as a Best Lawyer in the areas of Adoption and Trial in the Delaware County Daily Times. Alicia is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, and is a member of the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and Delaware County Bar Associations. Alicia resides in Delaware County with her dog, Leonard. In her time outside of the courtroom or office, she enjoys creating art, listening to podcasts, and spending time with friends and family.