Divorce rates are rising nationally for older couples, which means agents should be prepared to handle this group as they sell the property they shared and buy new, separate property. Agents should be sensitive to the challenges faced by former spouses who have not been active in the workforce. Experts in the Spring issue of Family Law Quarterly posited that the rise in divorce can be attributed to in this order :.
And women also initiate most divorces. A study from the American Sociological Association found that 69 percent of divorces were initiated by women. They have work skills, education and are able β and sometimes eager β to picture themselves living an independent life. People were cohabitating a lot, just kind of living separate lives. In fact, I have several clients in this category right now. Studies, such as the recent Pew Research report, seem to reflect my own experience.
Surprisingly, some age groups between the ages of are seeing a decline in divorce rates. There are many complicated family dynamics that can lead to divorce in every age group. Each case is different. Each case presents its own variety of challenges. However, Starks added that sometimes these divorces can be more challenging than ones that involve school-aged kids.
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