Divorce is not a pleasant process for anyone involved. Even in the most civilized cases, divorce is complicated and often shrouded in mystery and confusion.
According to research from Find the Best, the divorce rate per year in the state of New York is currently 7 per 1,000 people. This places the state near the middle of the list when it comes to divorce rates across the United States.
If you are planning on getting a divorce or are considering your options within your relationship, an experienced Queens divorce attorney may be able to help. At the Law Office of Elliot Green, we have many years or experience handling family law matters throughout the Queens and Staten Island regions, and we have expert lawyers ready to help you file for divorce and evaluate the options. Give us a call at 718-260-8668 for a free 30-minute initial consultation.
1. 1 in 2 Marriages Does NOT End in Divorce
It is a common belief that 1 in 2 marriages in the United States ends in divorce. According to Woman’s Day, this is not necessarily the case.
Figures from the National Marriage Project suggest that the divorce rate in the country has been declining since its peak in the early 80s. These days, the numbers fluctuate between 40 percent and 50 percent, but as Woman’s Day mentions, these figures include serial divorcers who get married and divorced multiple times in their lifetime.
2. Second Marriages Are Not Necessarily Likely to Last Longer
It is easy to understand why many people think that second marriages are likely to last longer than the first. As Woman’s Day suggests, it would be logical to deduce that people will learn enough from their first marriages not to face the same problems again at a later stage.
However, divorce statistics do not support this notion. Second marriages have a high rate of divorce—some studies suggest up to 80 percent. Experts say that getting divorced does not necessarily mean you will get better at marriage, but rather better at divorce. There are also a lot of factors at play when people file for divorce, and these are not always possible to predict before marrying.
3. The Mother Does Not Always Get Custody
Mothers do not automatically get custody of children. Many people hold the popular yet misguided belief that mothers should get custody of the children, but the law does not support this. Rather, the law will look at the best interests of the child. The court does not automatically preclude either of the parents in this process. Quite simply, if a judge does not believe it to be in the best interests of the child to go to the mother, he or she will not award the mother custody.
Divorce is a complex process, and it is advisable to obtain legal representation before entering into any negotiations or discussions in order to protect your rights. If you are thinking about divorce and you are looking for a Brooklyn divorce lawyer, give The Law Office of Elliot Green a call at 718-260-8668.
