Experts in family social sciences have proposed a radical form of legislation that would require a one year waiting period for couples filing for divorce. They call it the Second Chance Act, which would require educational classes on reconciliation in addition to the waiting period.

Research conducted by the experts included polling 2,500 couples far along in the process of divorce. 10% of couples were interested in reconciling and in 30%  of cases at least one spouse wanted to reconcile.

The experts also cite Western Europe as an example. In most western European countries, three year waiting periods are the norm. The writers of the Second Chance Act are focused mainly on the aspect of children’s well-being, as studies show that children of divorced parents have a higher risk of juvenile delinquency, behavioral problems, and mental illness.

If you or someone you love are considering divorce or would like to learn more about the process, contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 800-242-2151.

According to a new study from The National Center for Family & Marriage Research, divorce rates are increasing in older generations. In fact, in the past thirty years, divorce rates for couples born in the Baby Boom generation (1946-1964) has doubled.

While nearly half of divorces these days end in divorce, one in four divorces are between couples 50 years or older. Experts believe divorce rates are increasing for older couples because of changing societal views on divorce. No longer considered taboo or necessarily negative, more couples who are not happy are not as pressured to stay together as they once were.

Many couples are also believed to say together for their young children, but once the children are grown and moved out, some decide to end their marriage.

If you are considering filing for divorce and are seeking legal advice, contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 800-242-2151.