Kerala sees 1 in 3 marriages end in divorce
New data shows one in three marriages in Kerala ends in divorce, with around 30,000 petitions filed yearly. While Thiruvananthapuram tops divorce cases, filings peaked in 2022 before stabilising in 2024-25. Family courts, once burdened with backlogs, are now improving case resolutions. Experts say couples choosing to exit toxic marriages marks a social shift.