If you are considering divorce in California, you may be curious as to how your marriage stacks up with your peers and whether your reasons for getting divorced are similar to others in the same situation. This article will summarize some of the research in the area of why people get divorced.
- Money
- Not surprisingly, money is a top reason for couples divorcing, according to a survey by Ramsey solutions: * https://www.ramseysolutions.com/company/newsroom/releases/money-ruining-marriages-in-america
- Struggles with money can manifest themselves in many ways:
- Challenges with debt
- One spouse feeling like they contribute more financially to the other
- Control over decision-making with the money
- Communication about money
- Lack of sympathy, respect or trust
- R-E-S-P-E-C-T: it’s a famous musical line, and it turns out, according to a study it is also an essential component of a healthy marriage. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0092623X.2019.1641871?scroll=top&needAccess=true&journalCode=usmt20
- If you are wondering if you are in a toxic marriage, here is a list of behaviors to look for: https://www.wealthysinglemommy.com/toxic-marriage/
- No sex, bad sex or lack of sexual compatibility
- Sexual satisfaction is a strong factor in marital happiness and compatibility. http://eprints.skums.ac.ir/6056/
- According to one study, an estimated 15% of couples have not had sex in the last year. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5889124/
- Growing apart, falling out love
- In one study, 55% of the respondents attributed “growing apart” as the reason for the divorce and 53% said not being able to communication with each other as the reason. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4012696/#:~:text=A%20statewide%20survey%20in%20Oklahoma,et%20al.%2C%202001).
- Cheating
- A survey conducted in Oklahoma found that the most common reasons for divorce from a list of choices were lack of commitment (85%), too much conflict (61%) and infidelity or extramarital affairs (58%). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4012696/#:~:text=A%20statewide%20survey%20in%20Oklahoma,et%20al.%2C%202001).
Consult the Law Office of David Knecht
If you are considering divorce. please contact us at the Law Office of David Knecht. We have extensive experience with divorce and family law issues and can answer your questions. Call us at 707-451-4502.
