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More Divorce Myths

Myths pervade all societies and affect many different relationships. In the United States there are many myths about marriage and divorce that influence what people expect from their marital relationships and how they expect them to function. Because people’s ideas are based on falsehoods, it is necessary to correct the myths so that people can make better decisions

• Myth: In the long run, divorces do not cause serious problems for children, who quickly recover from the experience of parental divorce.
• Fact: Divorces have very serious, long-lasting effects on children, for many of whom the consequences of divorce worsen as the children age.
• Myth: After a couple divorces, a woman's standard of living will fall by an average of 73 percent, while a man's standard of living will rise by about 42 percent.
• Myth: It is better for children whose parents do not get along if the parents divorced than if they stay together.
• Fact: Children would be much better off if their parents worked out their problems and stayed together. Only in the most "high-conflict" marriages is it better for children if parents divorce than if they stay married.

These are only some of the many myths surrounding divorce. As people are considering whether or not they should pursue a divorce, having the right information will help them make a better decision for themselves and their families.

Consult a Denton Divorce Attorney

If you have decided upon a divorce, you will have many legal issues to deal with. A divorce lawyer can help make the divorce process much easier by removing the burden on legal work so that you can focus on more personal concerns. To see how our divorce lawyers can help you, contact the Denton divorce attorneys of Alexander & Associated by calling 972-420-6560.vz