For any of the multitude of reasons why a couple chooses to enter in to matrimony, one consistent theme is the feeling of optimism. The two are making vows and commitments to each other that are designed to endure a lifetime. This is true despite the commonly known fact that somewhere around 50 percent of all marriages in Tennessee and across the country end in divorce. Consequently, if a person's marriage is showing signs of stress and irreparable damage, it is wise to first plan for a divorce before threatening to file rather than simply pulling the trigger.
Lack of commitment tops list of common reasons for divorce
The divorce rate has gone down in recent years, but divorce is still a fairly common occurrence in Tennessee and other parts of the country. In order to find out what factors contribute to the end of a marriage most often, researchers interviewed 31 women and 21 men who had divorced several years after participating in a prevention and relationship enhancement program, or PREP, a course that taught couples communication and conflict resolution skills.
Considerations surrounding family law matters and representation
It’s both implied and obvious, and something we note immediately on a relevant page of our website at The Law Office of Brian L. Hill in Clarksville, Tennessee. We stress that “at the center of any family legal matter is a family.”
