Study Asserts that Divorce is Contagious

A new study asserts that if your friends file for divorce, you and your spouse will most likely file for divorce.  The study from Brown University followed 12,000 people in Framingham, Massachusetts since 1948. 

The results of the study indicate that if you know a friend, family member or co-worker that is going through a divorce, your risk of divorce increases by 75%.  If the divorce is happening to a friend of a friend, your risk increases by 33%.

According to marriage therapist Sandra Kacher, divorce is more common these days.  She explains that if you see others going through a spilt, there is a greater chance that you and your spouse will follow suit.

The study showed that the strongest influence is friends and that the chance of getting divorces increases by 147% if someone close to you decides to end their marriage.

If you are going through a divorce in Los Angeles and you would like legal guidance, do not hesitate to contact Claery & Green to set up a time to speak with a Los Angeles divorce attorney.