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Murcia Leads Spain in Divorces The Region of Murcia continues to record the highest number of divorce and separation filings in Spain, according to recent figures from the General Council of the Judiciary. Between April and June 2025, 861 marriage dissolutions were registered in the region, which include divorces, separations, and annulments. That works out to around 55 filings for every 100,000 residents, well above the national average of about 44. Although the number of cases has fallen slightly compared to the same period last year, Murcia still holds the top spot, ahead of the Balearic Islands and the Valencian Community. It’s a statistic that places the region once again at the centre of Spain’s changing family picture. More agreements, fewer arguments One small positive is how many couples are managing to separate on better terms. Most divorces in Murcia are now consensual, meaning both parties reach an agreement before taking things to court. This year, consensual divorces rose by about 10 per cent, while non-consensual cases dropped by roughly a quarter. It’s a quiet but significant shift that suggests more couples are finding ways to close one chapter and start another without added conflict. Marital separations, on the other hand, remain relatively rare, and annulments even more so; just two were recorded in this period. Higher than average Across Spain, divorce numbers fell by nearly 17 per cent over the past year. Murcia, however, continues to report one of the highest rates in the country. The figures underline how family life in the region may be changing at a different pace than the national trend. Experts suggest that factors such as economic pressure, work-life stress, and the lingering effects of the pandemic years could all play a role. And while the numbers themselves are high, the move toward more consensual separations offers at least one encouraging sign in an otherwise sobering statistic. Parting on better terms Divorce is never an easy process, but how it’s handled matters. Murcia may continue to top the national charts for marriage breakdowns, yet the growing willingness to reach agreements shows that many couples are trying to keep things as civil as possible. So, while the region still leads Spain in divorces, the story isn’t just about numbers, it’s about how people are learning to part with understanding rather than anger.
