There are a variety of situations where someone may be interested in consulting with or hiring an attorney for legal help. Domestic violence, divorce, child custody, and visitation rights are just a few of the situations where receiving advice, counsel, and legal representation from attorneys can be beneficial.
While some people may not believe divorce is very common, recent reports show otherwise. A divorce is finalized about every 36 seconds in the United States. On a daily basis, this amounts to almost 2,4000 divorces a day. Approximately 16,800 divorces occur on a weekly basis which adds up to roughly 876,000 every year.
Statistically, United States researchers have determined that 40% to 50% of all first marriages will end in divorce. When considering second marriages, data shows that 60% of these marriages will not be successful. There are a variety of reasons for a marriage to end, such as domestic violence and financial issues.
It’s interesting to note the results of a Swedish study, however. The results showed that there was a correlation between excessive commuting time and divorce. When people spent more than 45 minutes a day commuting to work, their marriage was more likely to end.
Both opposite and same-sex couples obtain divorces every year. Recent data shows that roughly one percent of currently married same-sex couples become divorced on an annual basis. On the other hand, about two percent of opposite, or straight couples become divorced every year. This is approximately twice as often as same-sex couples, which is a point of interest.
Given that many couples have children, over one million are involved with these divorce proceedings every year. In some cases, custody and visitation rights are amicable, while in other instances they are not. As a result, child custody lawyers can assist with mediating these arrangements ,or if necessary, take the case to court.
If you and/or your partner are considering or planning to divorce, it makes sense to speak with a lawyer. Attorneys that are experienced with divorce proceedings will be able to explain your rights and responsibilities, assist you will filing the paperwork, and other important legal matters. In the event that you have an uncontested divorce, your attorney will also be able to assist you with the distribution of property and address other financial issues such as child support or alimony.