South Florida Attorney Eric N. Klein

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Many people have misconceptions about marriage and divorce. These misconceptions are dangerous, as they prevent people from making the right decisions about whether or not to proceed with a divorce and if so, how to do so correctly. Correcting these myths is important to ensure more successful relationships.

One common myth about divorce is that second marriages are less likely to end in divorce because people apply the lessons of their first marriage to their second. Marriage statistics show the opposite to be true, in fact. Second marriages are more likely than first marriages to end in divorce.

Another myth, even more widely held, is that living together before marriage is a great way to avoid divorce. Recent research suggests, however, that couples who live together before marriage are in fact more likely to get divorced. One reason suggested is that people who are likely to live together are also likely to divorce because of some factor underlying both tendencies.

A third myth is that men are more likely than women to initiate divorce proceedings. In reality, women initiate 66 percent of all divorces for a variety of reasons. One is that men are more likely to engage in behavior that threatens a marriage, including abuse, adultery, and alcoholism. Also, divorce laws are often written so that women are more favored than men.

Contact a Boca Raton Family Attorney

Understanding the many myths about divorce is crucial to ensuring a successful relationship and marriage. Unfortunately, many marriages end in divorce. If you are considering divorce, a lawyer can help take of the legal matters. Contact the Boca Raton family lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. by calling 561-353-2800 for help and guidance.