COVID-19 quarantine has been leading to an increase in the number of divorce cases in China and other parts of the world. However, its effect is more intense in China as over 300 divorce cases have been reported in China since February 24. Especially, the young couples in China have been fighting over small issues and booking their appointments with divorce lawyers.
As the spread of COVID-19 pandemic has left the world in deep shock, measures are being taken by nations across the world to put a check on the spread of this deadly virus. However, the epicenter China has been facing a new problem in the form of rising divorce cases. People living in-home quarantine and isolation are spending too much time together which is leading to more fights over different issues.
The rising depression, frustration, and demotivation are affecting romantic relationships in an adverse manner. As per the available reports, Chinese marriage registry officials have admitted that the divorce rate has increased in the country since the start of the process of home quarantine and isolation in China. A high number of legal news (Noticias Juridicas) related to divorce cases is flooding the newspapers and it is common to observe in China.
Lu Shijun, the manager of a marriage registry in Dazhou in Sichuan said, “The divorce rate has soared compared to before”. “Young people are spending a lot of time at home. They tend to get into heated arguments because of something petty and rush into getting a divorce,” he added.
