Is it too easy for a couple to get a divorce in today's society?
Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ascent Law LLC In the past, getting a divorce was difficult for a couple for a variety of reasons. It was also associated with a great deal of social stigma. This meant that people remained in unhealthy relationships, which is not the ideal way to live. Today, however, divorce is far easier than ever. Reasons for divorce One of the most common reasons for divorce is a lack of commitment. More than seventy percent of people and 94 percent of couples reported a lack of commitment. Of those who mentioned the lack of commitment, seventy percent agreed it was the primary cause of divorce. Many participants described the gradual erosion of commitment, while others experienced a dramatic drop in commitment following negative events. The increase in divorce rates is not only attributed to changing divorce laws but also to changing societies. Women entered the workforce and became more independent. This led to a decrease in the number of time couples spent ...