Navigating separation: insights from our YouGov survey

Earlier this year, we asked YouGov to survey married people about their views on a number of topical areas in family law, as well as their approach to family disputes. The results make for interesting reading! More importantly, they help to positively and proactively shape the services we provide to our family clients. 

Our research, found that 88% of people who are married or in a civil partnership haven’t thought about or discussed getting divorced with their partner in the last two years.

However, when asked about their thoughts on a broad range of topical issues as well as their attitudes and mindsets towards divorce and separation processes there were lots of differing views between gender and age groups as well as promising attitudes around the concept of amicable separation.

Take a look at some of the key themes we've identified:

All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Pie. Total sample size was 2004 adults, 803 of which were adults based in England and Wales who are either married or in a civil partnership. Fieldwork was undertaken between 19-22 January 2024. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all GB adults (aged 18+).


We have created a number of reports which delve into some of the key themes emerging from our research to help those getting married or considering divorce avoid unnecessary stress and conflict with their partner, whichever journey they are on.

In Part 1 of our report we look through our findings about prenuptial agreements

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