The Facts and Myths of Divorce (continued)

To continue on with the previous article involving divorce facts and myths, following  are a few more common facts and myths to entertain.

Myth:  living together before marriage is a good way to reduce the chances of eventually divorcing.

Fact: Numerous studies have found that those who live together before marriage have a greater chance of eventually divorcing. The reasons for this are not particularly understood. Some think there is evidence that the act of living together itself generates attitudes in people that are more conducive to divorce, namely the attitude that relationships are temporary and  can be easily ended.

 Myth: Dissatisfaction and unhappiness in the marriage at certain points in time is a good sign that the marriage will eventually end in up divorce.

Fact:  The larger majority of marriages have ups and downs; this is a normal part of  life. One cannot expect every day to be a good day. According to recent research using a large national sample, it was  found that 86 percent of people who were unhappily married in the late 1980s, and stayed with the marriage, indicated that they were happier when interviewed five years later. Three fifths of the formerly unhappily married couples rated their marriages as either "very happy" or "quite happy."

If you are experiencing unhappiness in your marriage, speak to a Jacksonville family law attorney who has an experienced and caring hand in these matters. To set up a consultation contact us at  904-638-3134.