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July 2010 BN107
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Cohabitation, marriage and relationship stability

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In the government's recent State of the Nation report it was asserted that cohabiting parents have an increased likelihood of separating relative to married couples. In this Briefing Note, we critically appraise this statement, building on analysis contained in our recent IFS Commentary, Cohabitation, Marriage and Child Outcomes.

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