Poverty after divorce - Effects of Divorce on Financial Stability [Marripedia]

A 2001 study found that women who divorce suffer significant declines in , even if they do subsequently remarry or cohabit.

And when the economy contracted by 30.

The changes for the worse after a divorce, particularly for mothers.

Divorce is correlated with downward mobility.

Only 4 percent earn an income in the top third of the income distribution as adults.

For a working-class family that divorces, the mother is likely to experience a during her first year of divorce though she will regain her footing somewhat after three years.