AMP.NATSEM Income and Wealth Report Issue 39: For Richer, For Poorer: Divorce in Australia
Document Information
Report
- Published: December 2016
- Authors: Laurie Brown and Jinjing Li
- Research Area: Women, Children and Families, Wealth and Superannuation, Income, Wealth and Housing and Housing
- Keywords: Debt, Divorce, employment, families, home ownership, household income, income and superannuation
Abstract
This report explores the financial impact of divorce in Australia… We look at patterns of divorce in Australia, across individuals and families, and the financial impact of divorce on home ownership, employment status and household income and assets, including superannuation and debt. We also look at the effect of divorce on spending on children and education outcomes.