The Late-Divorce Phenmonon

The escalating divorce rate in Canada is mirrored by the Province of Quebec where divorce has increased 270% in the past 5 years. This study examined late divorce occurring after 20 years or more of marriage. Late divorce was found to result from the breakdown of the traditional type of marriage. which legally ended because of adultery. Multiple causes, including sexual dissatisfaction. were the primary "real" reasons. The liberalized Canadian federal divorce law of 1968 was reported not to have encouraged divorce. Divorce was rated the highest in stress for any major life event. Neither religion nor the family was reported to be a strong barrier against divorce. Even though divorce resulted in much social readjustment and stress, it also resulted in positive feelings, personal independence, and relief.