According to a study, "Median duration of 1st marriages that end in divorce: Males: 7.8 years Females: 7.9 years & Median duration of 2nd marriages that end in divorce: Males: 7.3 years Females: 6.8 years." http://www.terryreal.com/press/pdfs/marriage_divorce_in_america-FS.pdf
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My opinion of this study is that statistics don't lie. The study shows that the Seven Year Itch is real in both first and second marriages. I am not a social commentator, so I will not offer any reasons I think this happens. However, I am a divorce attorney and I think spouses should be aware of these statistics and protect themselves.
Is your spouse making large cash withdrawals from your joint checking account? Is your spouse taking vacations with their friends rather than you? Is your spouse pressuring you to co-mingle pre-marital property to buy a bigger house or invest in something in joint names?
I have seen many circumstances in my 22 years of practicing law where one spouse is encouraged to co-mingle property and then the other spouse files for divorce within the year. If you are uncertain of any financial investment, talk to your accountant or financial advisor for independent advice on the wisdom of any investment. If you are suspicious of any investment your spouse is insisting you make, you should seek legal advice. You don't want to be a statistic in the history of the seven year itch. If you are considering a divorce in Ft. Myers, Florida, call my office for a free consultation.
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