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Divorce is increasing, not decreasing, says new study
Divorce is increasing, not decreasing, says new study
A new study sheds some light on the U.S. divorce rate, and what has really been going on over the past few decades. It was thought that the divorce rate was decreasing since the 1970s, but the new study paints a very different picture. According to the new research, "the age-standardized refined divorce rate increased substantially after 1990 and is now at an all-time high."
It's a startling revelation in some ways, but in others it may not mean too much. Divorce is actually a simple "device," if you want to think about it in those terms. It allows people who are married but realize that their marriage is no longer tenable to solve their problem.
That is the crux of the matter: divorce is a solution to a problem, not a problem that is in need of solving. People who are unhappy in their marriages and recognize that it is time to change are going to file for divorce regardless of the divorce rate. There will never be a magical number that the divorce rate needs to hit for people to stop divorcing. That world will never exist.
So in the real world where divorce happens all the time and it shouldn't be considered a problem, it is best for unhappy couples to consult an experienced family law attorney to help them get organized and prepared for their split. In some ways, this is more important for fathers who could be confronted with some complex child custody matters in their divorce.
Source: Huffington Post, "Is the US Divorce Rate Going Up Rather Than Going Down?," Robert Hughes Jr., March 6, 2014
- Tax Liabilities May Be Especially Important In High-asset Divorce
At times, making the decision to divorce may be particularly challenging. Once couples reach the point that they are ready to split, however, there may be an inclination to rush to the finish line without considering the wide range of consequences...
- Many States Embrace Change In Alimony Laws
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- Can A Long Commute Hurt Your Marriage?
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- Military Divorce Rate On The Rise
According to the Defense Manpower Data Center, the divorce rate for married service members increased by more than 38% from September 2001 to September 2009. In 2001, the divorce rate for married service members was 2.6%. By 2008, the military...
- Social Abandonment - He Refuses To Go To My Social Events
Thank God for no-fault divorce states. New York actually still requires a reason justifying the divorce. So much for mere "irreconcilable differences." Apparently, "social abandonment" is not sufficient grounds for terminating the marriage....