The Most Common Reasons for a Northbrook Divorce

Couples indicate why they are filing for divorce by citing either no-fault or fault grounds.  However, these are not always the real reasons the marriage failed.

As a Northbrook divorce attorney, M. Gordon Scott most commonly hears the following as the reasons for divorce:

Reasons that are less commonly cited include:

• Unmet needs
• Sexual problems
• Addiction or substance abuse
• Abuse

Poor communication

When spouses are not clear and honest, they are more likely to argue.  A couple may cite irreconcilable differences due to poor listening and communication skills.

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Financial issues

Many spouses argue over the following:

• Lack of financial support
• Overspending
• Shared financial responsibility
• Unequal financial status
• Undisclosed financial facts

Studies by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers report that money is not always the sole or primary cause for divorce, but that it is a significant factor.  Poor communication and simple dishonesty can also contribute to the financial problems of a couple.
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Lack of consideration

When one spouse shows a lack of concern for the needs or wishes of the other, any number of problems can arise.  Refusal to help in the running of the home or the raising of children, careless spending, and offensive habits, are all examples of a lack of consideration.

Allowing family members to interfere in a marriage is another form of inconsideration.  The family members of a spouse may try to influence anything from home improvement to child rearing—something that is sure to cause friction.

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Dramatic change in priorities

When one spouse changes his or her priorities, divorce commonly occurs.  Priorities often center on work, friends, or hobbies—things that detract from family-centered concerns or activities.  If one spouse begins focusing on work or other matters that do not involve family, problems are likely to occur.

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Infidelity

Unless both partners agree otherwise, marriage is meant to be a mutually exclusive arrangement between two parties.  To file for divorce on grounds of infidelity fault, a spouse must obtain clear evidence that such an infidelity has actually taken place.

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Advice from our divorce lawyers in Northbrook

No matter what the cause for divorce might be, we can offer a plan that addresses your concerns.  Northbrook divorce mediation and collaborative law methods can help you identify the issues that led to your divorce—and help you address these issues in the future.

Our divorce attorneys also serve clients in the following areas:

• Evanston
• Glenview
• Niles
• Skokie

Contact our Northbrook divorce law firm online, and begin working on a solution that fits your needs.  You can also reach us at (847) 329-0101.