partners. Civil marriages fell by 22,5% between 2011 and 2019 and declined by a further 31,1% in 2020. See also Alimony Fornication Family law Interpersonal relationship and Intimate relationship Domestic partnership Free union Pilegesh Samenlevingscontract Marriage gap Living apart together Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study POSSLQ Coparenting References External links Living arrangements Intimate relationships Family Criticism of marriage