In 2021, the divorce rate in England and Wales was *** divorces per thousand married couples, which was significantly higher than the rate in 2018, which was ***. The Divorce rate in England and Wales has been falling steadily since a rate of **** was recorded in 2003 and 2004. In the last available data for Scotland in 2008, the divorce rate was ****.

In 2019, the average age for males divorcing in England and Wales was ****, while for females it was ****. Throughout this period, the average age at which people get divorced has been climbing for males and females.

There were 112,182 divorces in the United Kingdom in 2020, compared with 119,428 in the previous year.

The Matrimonial Litigation Service market is poised for significant growth, projected to reach approximately $1,200 million by 2033, with a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.5% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by a confluence of societal shifts and evolving legal landscapes. Increasing divorce rates, particularly in developed economies, are a primary driver, necessitating professional investigative services to ensure fair resolutions in custody disputes and property division. Furthermore, a growing awareness among individuals of their rights and the complexities involved in matrimonial proceedings encourages the engagement of specialized investigators. The "Investigation of the Parties' Situation" segment is expected to dominate, reflecting the critical need for comprehensive background checks and evidence gathering to support legal arguments. Other key applications like "Property Division" also show strong traction, as individuals seek to protect their assets during divorce. The market's trajectory is further bolstered by emerging trends such as the integration of advanced technological tools in investigations, including digital forensics and data analytics, to uncover hidden assets or behavioral patterns. However, the market also faces certain restraints. High service costs can be a barrier for some individuals, potentially limiting market penetration in certain demographics. Stringent data privacy regulations in various regions, while essential for consumer protection, can also introduce complexities and compliance challenges for service providers, potentially slowing down operational processes. Despite these challenges, the overarching demand for accurate, reliable, and discreet matrimonial litigation services, driven by the fundamental human need for justice and fairness during sensitive personal transitions, is set to propel sustained market growth across diverse geographical regions. This report offers an in-depth analysis of the Matrimonial Litigation Service market, projecting its trajectory from 2019 to 2033, with a base year of 2025. The study delves into the intricate dynamics shaping this vital sector, encompassing market concentration, key trends, regional dominance, product insights, and the strategic moves of leading players. Valued in the millions, the market's growth is meticulously dissected, providing actionable intelligence for stakeholders.

Annual UK and constituent country figures for births, deaths, marriages, divorces, civil partnerships and civil partnership dissolutions.

The average age at which people in England and Wales get married has been rising since the 1970s, with the average age of men marrying women increasing from **** in 1972 to **** by 2019, with the average age for women marrying men going up from **** to **** in the same time period. Since 2014 and the legalization of same-sex marriage in England and Wales, the average age for men marrying men has fluctuated between **** and ****, while the average age for females marrying females has fluctuated between **** and ****. Strong support for same-sex marriage in UK Over ten years after same-sex marriage was legalized in most of the UK, polls have shown consistent support for the legislation. As of May 2025, ** percent of Britons supported same-sex marriage, compared with ** percent who opposed it, and ***** percent who did not know. England and Wales was the first jurisdiction to allow same-sex marriages, with the first marriages taking place in March 2014, followed by Scotland in December of that year. Legislation allowing same-sex marriage was not passed in Northern Ireland until 2019, with the first marriages not taking place in 2020. Most popular wedding dates In 2022, the most popular wedding date across the entire year in England and Wales was July 30, with ***** weddings taking place that day. The next most popular wedding date was August 20, which had ***** weddings, followed by May 28, at *****. All three of these dates were Saturday's, which, at over ** percent of all weddings, was by far the most popular day of the week for weddings to be held the week. As for the most popular month, August had the most weddings held in 2022, at ******, with ****** being held in July, and ****** in June, the second, and third-most popular months for weddings, respectively.