The divorce rate is down.  The reason should be no surprise....it's expensive.

Think about retainers and monthly billing from attorneys.  Then think about moving out and adding another lease payment to already mounting expenses.  What about liquidating assets and a home that has lost most of its value?

Bottom line here is that middle class couples who just can't get along any more cannot afford a divorce because of the legal fees, a complicated economy and the resulting economic fallout.

Oh yes...you guessed it - the wealthy tend to file for divorce regardless of the state of the economy.  And the very poor still can because they can't afford legal representation.  But I guess people can represent themselves in court?  That would be like watching Judge Judy on TV...

I hope couples can work things out because of this situation and it saves marriages.  Maybe some counseling rather than an attorney retainer?

Please weigh in on this one if you have a moment.

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4 Comments on The Cost of Divorce...

DEC
26
2008
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Funny, I kind of thought it might be the opposite. I know a few people going through divorce and I thought that it was because the straign of finances was partially to blame. It makes sense what you are saying though!
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DEC
29
2008
107,657 Points Outside Blog

That's interesting.  I too would expect divorces to be on the rise as money is one of the top two reasons for marital problems. 
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DEC
30
2008
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I wrote about couples that were divorced but were still living together because they could not afford not to.
2:07pm • #3
DEC
31
2008

I got married but my marriage is in legal limbo right now. Nonetheless, divoces seem to be up here in San Diego, especially among the rich and famous. They are making news left and right.

Best wishes for health, happiness, peace, and prosperity in 2009.
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