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Marriage Statistics Not Gathered
A look at why the U.S. Census doesn't want marriage information.

UK Marriage Survey
According to this survey's results, "53 per cent of all divorces tend to occur in marriages lasting between 10 and 15 years with a further 40 per cent ending earlier, between five and 10 years." Reasons for couples getting a divorce are also stated.

Cohabitation, Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the United States
Published in 2002, this document (pdf file) was prepared by the CDC of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Divorce Statistics for Canada
This site of statistics on Canadian divorce answers the question of "What are the chances of a Candian couple getting a divorce?" It also lists the riskiest years for couples.

Nature & Predictors of the Trajectory of Change in Marriage
A look at the first 10 years of marriage.