The Post-Election Surge in Divorces

‘Til death—or political differences—do us part! That’s what some couples are finding now that the 2024 election results are in, and their partners saw the political sphere in a wholly different light, making a happy union impossible to achieve or maintain. What’s behind the increase in divorce filings?

Severing Ties 

For couples who are ready to sever ties over political differences, one must imagine there was more to it than just the election. Anecdotally, the increase in inquiries about divorce has skyrocketed beyond the usual January jump, and it started in November—a usually slow month for divorce consultations. It seems that those with conflicting political values are finding that they have compatibility problems that extend well beyond election issues. Women are reporting that their partner’s views have really come into focus, and those views do not support women.  Feeling disrespected and undervalued, some women have simply decided to call it quits.

It Didn’t Happen Overnight 

Contrary to appearances, many of these couples had been struggling long before politics took center stage. It’s possible that for some, the election highlighted some of the struggles they’d been battling through previously, which simply boiled down to differing worldviews.

Winners and Losers 

Another way that politics can impact marital relationships is related to the fact that in politics there are clear winners and losers. Those on the winning side may think it’s fun to poke fun at the losing team, but that hazing may not land well on the opposing side. With the stakes feeling incredibly high, anyone who is on the losing team may be extremely sensitive to gloating and goading. And because the overall climate in society has been particularly divisive of late, it’s not that hard to get immersed in the drama.

Another Concern…

On top of the actual conflict, there are some who are quite worried about the possibility of no-fault divorce going away in the near future. Will national, state, or local governments be making changes to the requirements associated with divorce?  We know that there are some prominent national figures who believe no-fault divorce is not a good thing, and we know that legislation to eliminate it has been introduced in multiple states. The future is anyone’s guess. But for anyone considering a split and wanting to eliminate the complications of meeting stricter requirements for grounds for divorce, now might be the time to file. Otherwise, if things go south, a divorce may cost you more in terms of time, money, and pain.

Your Advocate 

Regardless of the circumstances, the dedicated and experienced Springfield family divorce attorneys at Courtney & Mills always fight to achieve the best possible outcomes for you.  To discuss, schedule a confidential consultation in our Springfield office today.

Source:

cbsnews.com/news/no-fault-divorce-advocates-fret-vance-ban/