There are innumerable reasons for divorce

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Originally Posted On: https://www.hartley-lawoffice.com/blog/2019/11/there-are-innumerable-reasons-for-divorce

You marry your spouse with the idea that you’ll spend the rest of your life together. However, as the months go by, your relationship may change. And in some cases, these changes can lead you down the path toward divorce.

Knowledge of the most common reasons for divorce may be able to help you prevent this from happening. Here are five to protect against:

• Infidelity: It doesn’t matter if it’s a physical or emotional affair, infidelity has the potential to end a marriage. Even the strongest of marriages can fall apart if one or both individuals are guilty of infidelity.
• Financial problems: If your financial situation takes a turn for the worse, such as the result of a job loss or demotion, it will place additional stress on your relationship. While less than ideal financial circumstances bring some couples together, others crumble under the pressure. Another money-related issue results from individuals who are not on the same page in regard to spending and saving.
• Growing apart as individuals: When you tied the knot you were sure that you were right for each other. But as time has gone by, you’ve come to find that you’re no longer as compatible as you once were.
• Addiction: There are many types of addictions, with drug and alcohol among the most common. Not only can an addiction wreck the person who’s struggling with it, but it can also do the same to the rest of the family.
• Irreconcilable differences: It may be a catchall, but it’s something that leads many married couples to divorce. In simple terms, this means that you’re unable to work out your differences with your spouse. It’s often the result of too many differences piled on top of one another.

If you feel that one or more of these common causes of divorce are closing in on you, take a step back and decide what to do next. Maybe you want to bring your feelings to light and work hard to get your marriage back in order. Or maybe you realize that there’s no hope for fixing your relationship and divorce is the only option.

If you decide to divorce , learn more about the process and the steps you can take to protect your legal rights in Ohio. It’s a difficult time of your life, but neglecting to protect yourself will result in additional problems in the future.