Do disabled kids cause divorce? Overall, no, but family size matters.

Are Divorce Rates Really Higher for Parents of Kids With Disabilities?

By Calleen Petersen in The Mighty•March 23, 2018

 

However, see also:

While it is positive to hear that an oft-cited report that 80% of parents of a child with autism get divorced has been since debunked, there does exist a gap between marriage success of parents who do and do not face challenges with their child’s development. On the issue of the autism spectrum disorder, the numbers were re-examined in a different study that found a 10% increase in the chance of parents getting divorced if their child was diagnosed. While this is not the 80% more likely, it’s still a disappointment.

 

From "The Unfortunate Reality of Divorce in Couples with a Child with Special Needs" at cerebralpalsy.org

 

Citing:

80 Percent Autism Divorce Rate Debunked in First-Of-Its Kind Scientific Study: Kennedy Krieger researchers find autism does not affect family structure

May 19, 2010, Kennedy Krieger Institute

 

and

Parents of autistic kids have higher divorce rate

By Tia Ghose in the Journal Sentinel, 8/9/2010