This tip brought to you by our Dad Guru John Valadez
on Jun 03, 2009
Before moving forward with a divorce considers all of your options. It is much easier to fix a damaged relationship than a broken one. Consider talking over your disagreements on a weekend getaway or time alone – without the children around. If you have moved forward with divorce, remember that you can always call it off or speak with your wife without the lawyers present. There was a time when you could speak with your wife without a lawyer present. Going through a divorce is not only financially crippling; divorce severely affects your children as well.
The best defense is good offense. If you are reading this blog contemplating having children, or even getting married, consider the following study by divorcereform.org.
According to divorcereform.org background characteristics of people entering a marriage have major implications for their risk of divorce. Here are some percentage point decreases in the risk of divorce or separation during the first ten years of marriage, according to various personal and social factors:
Link to table
Are your chances for divorce higher or lower as a result of the study? Not all marriages end in divorce. Even though the national divorce rate is notorious for being fifty percent; the rate has been steadily going down since it peaked in the early eighties. Take the time to consider your options and try to seek a resolution to your marital conflict before taking the big step towards divorce.
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