Gay divorce statistics

Currently, an estimated 5% to 6% of same-sex couples in the U.S. divorce—lower than the national average for heterosexual marriages. This is particularly noteworthy considering the unique social and legal challenges faced by LGBTQ+ couples.

Researchers said that out of the total number of divorce petitions filed by same-sex couples in , nearly 75 percent involved lesbian couples. This skewed ratio of lesbian divorce versus gay male divorce has remained more or less consistent since