Approximately 40% of people who want divorce at a mature age have "specific plans and preparations," but by gender, women are more likely to do so.

Roughly speaking Survey results show that approximately 40% of people aged 40 to 59 who wish to get divorced are making concrete preparations. Preparation rates are higher among women and dual-income households, and financial independence tends to encourage action. Approximately 50% of respondents said that the most common timing for divorce was ``after the child became independent,'' followed by after retirement. Read article