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What are some ways to make the divorce rate drop?

November 25, 2022

Divorce, Divorce Causes, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

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First, some marriages need to end in divorce. That is why divorce exists. But divorce is not always the answer when one or both spouses is/are miserable. Far too many divorces are not only unnecessary, but take things from bad…

Whose responsibility is it to reduce or put an end to the divorce rate in this modern day?

November 15, 2022

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Children in Divorce, Coping With Divorce, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

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Few rational, intelligent, thinking people would argue that a divorce rate hovering around 50% is not too high. Society suffers from a high divorce rate and the broken families that result. Children suffer from a high divorce rate. Higher rates…

Why are so many attorneys seemingly against legal separation?

Why are so many attorneys seemingly against legal separation? I truly feel in my circumstance its best for me/us. Is it because they wont make as much money? We have already started the divorce process. Can it be switched? I…

Why do people not complain about people who shouldn’t marry?

October 3, 2022

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Divorce, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation, Family Law, Uncategorized

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Why do people complain about the high divorce rate, but don’t complain about people who shouldn’t marry? There will never be an effective, morally acceptable way to prevent the following kinds of people from marrying (and thus reducing the divorce…

Why is it so easy to get married, and so hard to get divorced?

Why is it so easy to get married, and so hard to get divorced? Shouldn’t it be the other way around? This is a perceptive question. It would not not be that hard to get divorced if you were to…

Is child marriage legal in the United States?

September 20, 2022

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Court Orders, Court Rules, Family Law, Utah, Utah Code, Utah Court Rules, Utah Law

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Of a sort, and depending upon the particular state, yes. In some places children (minor children, those who are by law deemed incapable of consenting to marry) can marry with their parents’ permission, under certain conditions. For example, in Utah…

Is it easier to get a divorce if you and your spouse have nothing shared?

Is it easier to get a divorce if you and your spouse have no debts, no shared property, and no children? Typically, generally, usually, yes. In the overwhelming majority of cases. You identified three of the top four reasons, in…

Would the divorce rate drop if the parties had to see a psychologist first?

What do you think would be the rate of divorce in marriages if psychologists were to be consulted in court by couples before proceeding to see the lawyer for divorce? Your intentions are good, your proposal won’t work. Short answer:…

How can I better understand the importance of marriage?

July 13, 2022

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Children in Divorce, Co-parenting, Divorce, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation, Parentage, Parenting Plan

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As a child with divorced parents, I find it hard to answer questions such as, “What is the importance of marriage?” How can I better understand the importance of marriage? Being a divorced parent does make it harder to make…

True or false: Better to divorce than have a miserable life.

This blog post is in response to this question: I don’t think it’s bad to get a divorce. I think it’s more unhealthy to have miserable lives. — Ginger Wynn. What are your thoughts on this statement? This statement tries…

Why do people get married only to divorce a few years later?

Why do people get married only to divorce a few years later? Doesn’t really sound like love to me. With the exception of those divorces that take place shortly after a marriage due to abuse, mental illness, fraud, and those…

Can I get an annulment instead of a divorce?

Many people call me asking about whether they can get an annulment instead of a divorce. Their reasons are almost always the same: “I would prefer to say that I am not divorced.” Although the stigma of divorce is not…

Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 49

June 14, 2022

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Divorce, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation, Legal Assistant, Legal System

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By Quinton Lister, legal assistant What is the one thing that would help decrease divorce in the United States? I honestly think that commitment to marriage as more than a legal institution would lead to less divorce. As society has…

Is the percentage of married people getting a divorce still about 50%?

June 9, 2022

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Divorce, Divorce Law, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation, Divorce Procedure, Education, Family Law

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Is the percentage of married people getting a divorce still about 50%, or is it now higher? It’s actually a bit less than 50% currently and for the past few years. This is likely not because fewer people are divorcing as it…

Can you go back to your ex-spouse after a divorce?

May 25, 2022

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Divorce, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Procedure, Family Law

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Yes, there is no law (I know of in any jurisdiction of which I am aware, but check in your jurisdiction to be sure) against a divorced couple resuming a romantic relationship or from remarrying. Utah Family Law, LC |…

Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 45

By Quinton Lister, legal assistant I work for a divorce attorney, but I am not pro divorce. I understand that if there were no divorces I would be “out of a job”, but that still does not mean I have…

How does being a child of divorce change the way you approach marriage?

May 9, 2022

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Children in Divorce, Divorce, Family Law, Parentage

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I saw something on Facebook recently that is applicable here. Two brothers had followed divergent paths into adulthood. One was a lonely alcoholic bum. The other was a successful and respected family man. When asked how he came to his…

What are the most empirically robust factors that predict divorce?

April 22, 2022

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Divorce, Divorce Causes, Divorce Fears, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

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What are the most empirically robust (causal) factors that predict marital dissolution (divorce)? I can give you my guess as to what I believe a rigorous study would reveal based upon my experience as a divorce and family lawyer for…

Why is the Divorce Rate Higher than Ever?

First, the divorce rate is not currently higher than ever. It has been higher in the past. Unfortunately, the reason the divorce rate is declining is likely because fewer people are marrying, not because fewer married people are choosing not…

True or false: Better to divorce than have a miserable life.

March 2, 2022

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Best Interest of the Child, Divorce, Divorce Causes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation, Family Law, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

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This blog post is in response to this question: I don’t think it’s bad to get a divorce. I think it’s more unhealthy to have miserable lives. — Ginger Wynn. What are your thoughts on this statement? This statement tries to express a…

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