We’ve all heard the rationale behind a couple’s decision to live together before marriage. Most proponents of this practice would argue that it helps a couple be sure they are really compatible before tying the knot. However, after realizing how prevalent cohabitation really is, some divorce lawyers in Colorado Springshave been sharing another set of statistics. Instead of recommending people read the Time Magazine story, “Who Needs Marriage?” these attorneys are looking at the National Center for Health Statistics’ findings.
According to this study, couples who live together prior to getting engaged are less likely to remain married for more than 10 years than couples who start living together after marriage. These statistics have surprised many people by invalidating the most common excuse for cohabitation. They are also good news for divorce lawyers in Colorado Springswho may have been concerned about job security.
In a divorce situation, couples face a variety of obstacles before they can free themselves from the bonds of matrimony, many of which can become quite complex. As a Colorado Springs divorce attorney, I’ve worked with several couples who get stuck on the division of marital assets. Whether they are squabbling over a simple marital property settlement or dividing complicated business and personal assets, property division can cause quite a bit of tension.