Informal Social Networks and Post-Divorce Challenges of Middle-Aged Divorced Women

Pakistan is a patriarchal and collectivist society where marriage divorce are not in isolation. In fact, the structure of informal social networks regulate norms provide sanctions resources case following or deviating them within family institution. Coming out from appreciated status being married, woman when divorced face plethora problems. The current study investigates explores post-divorce challenges women context networks. data was collected through 15 in-depth interviews Lahore .After transcription, it divided further codes thematic analysis applied. research findings low self-esteem, stigmatization, financial burdens, fear tomorrow, burden single parenting regrets. Moreover, reported support except their parents. However, vary with socio-economic cultural settings subjective to each participant.