Most of us are familiar with the predictable factors of divorce like infidelity and financial stress, but research has revealed some not-so-obvious predictors that may play a role in the breakup of many marriages. Towson divorce lawyers provide a list of some of the most common yet unexpected reasons couples split apart.
Online Affairs
Technology has been known to cause plenty of problems in relationships. Social media is connecting more people than ever, for better or worse. With Facebook and other online social platforms, a new kind of infidelity has evolved. Online affairs are one of the leading causes of modern divorce. Married spouses are getting in touch with former romantic partners and meeting brand new ones online – without their partner’s knowledge. Online affairs can go undetected for months, even years. Even without any physical contact, many married people still consider online affairs as “cheating” and grounds for divorce.
Education
Statistics show that couples that do not go to college are more likely to divorce. The logic is that college graduates are more likely to experience financial stability, avoiding the emotional and physical stress that comes with money woes.
Family Demographics
Having a daughter is another startling predictor of divorce. Researchers theorize that parenting daughters empowers mothers to make more assertive choices about their marriages and lives. If moms see themselves as role-models for their daughters, they are less-likely to stay in an unhappy marriage. This assertiveness may also make them more aggressive in child custody disputes.
Age
Having a sizeable age gap between spouses may also lead to divorce. The closer partners are in age, the more likely they are to remain married. The divorce rate jumps significantly with every five-year gap in age. Spouses closer in age have similar sensibilities, and generally just more in common.
Long Commutes and Work Stress
Having a long commute is not good for a marriage. Marriages wherein at least one partner has at least a forty-five-minute trek to work are a whopping 40 percent more likely to end. The stress of traveling far distances to work eventually takes its toll on a happy household.
Towson Divorce Lawyers at Huesman, Jones & Miles, LLC Approach Divorce with Compassion
Divorce is a painful experience. It is tough to make the right decisions at such an emotional time. Towson divorce lawyers at Huesman, Jones & Miles, LLC approach your divorce with experience and compassion. We will help achieve the best resolution for your family.
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