In Orlando, the divorce rate fell 5 percent in 2008, the year of the recession, and rose 12 percent in 2010, the first year after the Great Recession. Since financial stress is one of the leading causes of divorce, it is surprising to find out that the divorce rate decreased...
Does a Bad Economy Stop Divorce?
While financial problems are often cited as a reason for a couple's divorce, it turns out the bad economy may be forcing people to stay together. Many couples simply can not afford the legal fees associated with a divorce and so choose to stay together. However, a bad economy may...