Eronneiden

Eronneiden is a Finnish term used in sociological and demographic contexts to refer to people whose marriage has ended due to divorce. The form eronneiden is the genitive plural of eronneet and is used in phrases like eronneiden määrä (the number of divorced people). In English-language texts it is often translated as “the divorced” or “divorced people.”

In Finland, divorce is regulated by the Matrimony Act; petitions may be filed by one spouse or by mutual consent, and the divorce becomes final after the relevant legal procedures. After a divorce, eronneita individuals may experience changes in housing, income, and parenting arrangements. Demographic studies use the term to analyze trends, such as age at divorce, prevalence by gender, and effects on children.

Social and economic aspects of eronneiden are central to discussions of family policy. Financial consequences can be significant, particularly for households with children, and custody and child-support arrangements are common concerns in divorces. Policy responses include enforcement of child maintenance, access to social services, and housing assistance to support single-parent households.

The concept of eronneiden reflects broader shifts in family structure and social support systems in Finland, where non-traditional family forms have become more common. See also: Divorce in Finland, Family law in Finland, Demographics of Finland, Child custody.