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.

Marriage is a firm agreement between two people but this agreement also includes financial concerns. There are specific circumstances where it's a good idea to have a prenuptial agreement set up between a couple.  Here are just a few reasons why a prenuptial, often referred to as a "prenup" agreement would be important.

In the circumstance where you had children from a previous marriage and you wanted to ensure they inherited the assets you accumulated before your second marriage, a prenuptial agreement would be in order. If you were to get divorced or die without a prenuptial agreement, your children might have to share part of this amount with your new spouse.

Another very good  reason for having a prenuptial agreement would be if  you have a share in  a family business before your present marriage and you wanted to keep the business on that side of the family. If you died without a prenuptial agreement in place or  wound up getting divorced, your new spouse might  now share in the family business which could dramatically change the family interaction within the business.

If  you fall into either of these categories and are considering marriage or know someone who is, it would be worthwhile to have a legal expert draw up a prenuptial agreement. Contact a Jacksonville family law attorney at Ellerin Hutchinson today at (904) 638-3134 to arrange a consultation.

In a recent article written by David Popenoe, some of the more common facts vs. myths pertaining to divorce were laid out. It's a good idea to have a clear concept of what is truth & what is fiction when it comes to this subject. Following are a few of these myths and facts concerning the subject of divorce.

Myth # 1:  Second marriages tend to be more successful than first marriages because people learn from their bad experiences.

The Truth: Although many people who divorce have successful second (or even third marriages,) the divorce rate of remarriages is in fact higher than that of first marriages.

Myth #2 : Having a children  together will help prevent divorce and enable a couple to improve their marital satisfaction.

The Truth: Studies have shown that the most stressful time in a marriage is after the first child is born. There is only a slightly decreased risk of divorce for couples who have children compared to couples who have no children, but the decreased risk is far less than it used to be when parents with marital problems were more likely to stay together " just for the sake of the children." Part two of   "The Facts and  Myths of Divorce"  to come soon."

If you need help with a divorce and are looking for a competent Jacksonville family law attorney, contact our offices today at  904-638-3134.