When couples split up, families move from one to two households. Poverty is a common outcome that affects children. Six out of ten lone parents are supported by the state compared to one out of ten couple parents. That's where most of the £50bn is spent.
Marriage boosts self-esteem for teenage boys and girls
New research by Marriage Foundation shows that marriage significantly improves the self-esteem of teenagers and improves their life chances. In the first ever UK report