Trying to sell a home in Pennsylvania is a challenge even during the best of times. During a divorce, the situation could become more complicated. The divorcing couple will need to agree upon a number of matters pertaining to the home sale.
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Survey highlights marriage and divorce trends among states
Many couples tying the knot in Pennsylvania have visions of spending a lifetime together. But given the fact that more than a million Americans file for divorce each year, this isn't always an achievable goal. The good news is that divorce rates are on the decline in the 21st century although part of the reason for this trend may be that fewer people are exchanging vows. In 2017, nearly 7 out of every 1,000 Americans were married, which is down from 8.2 per 1,000 in 2000.
Gray divorce has more than doubled in 25 years
The overall divorce rate in Pennsylvania and around the country has hovered around 50 percent for several decades, but this consistency hides major underlying demographic shifts. While couples between 25 and 39 years of age are divorcing less often, divorces among couples aged 50 or older have more than doubled in the last 25 years. This has greatly influenced how the process is handled as older couples usually approach the negotiating table with different concerns and objectives.
