Most people dream of getting married to someone they can enjoy the rest of their lives with. Around 90% of people in the West tie the knot before age 50, according to the World Population Review. However, many of those unions dissolve into a divorce and require a divorce lawyer. These are some of the most common reasons married couples head to divorce court.

1. No Family Support

Most newlyweds won't live with their extended family; not having family support can affect a marriage. You or your partner may feel excluded by one side of the family. It can cause significant strain in a marriage when one person dislikes the other's parents or refuses to attend holiday dinners.

2. Financial Problems

Finances are a severe stressor when it comes to a marriage. Often, couples only combine finances once they are married. Then, they start to learn about the other person's financial habits. Couples usually don't discover they are drastically different regarding money until after marriage. This can lead to more conflict than a marriage can handle.

3. Too Much Conflict

It's normal for marriages to experience highs and lows. Every couple will disagree about something. However, sometimes there is too much conflict. This may be because couples disagree about finances, in-laws, parenting methods, household chores, etc. Sometimes, couples get to the point where they decide to leave marriage counseling and contact a divorce lawyer.

4. No More Intimacy

Intimacy goes much deeper than the physical. It's feeling safe being vulnerable around each other without fear of judgment. You feel like you can tell each other anything, and you trust each other. However, sometimes, that slowly fades away in a marriage, and couples might not be able to get it back.

5. Affairs

Infidelity is another common reason that couples head their separate ways. Many couples list a different excuse to have a no-fault divorce because this type of divorce is easier. However, it is still a significant reason couples call it quits. Usually, these divorce proceedings are initiated by one person, and the other one may not agree to a divorce.



Divorce can be a stressful, emotionally draining experience. You don't have to go through this alone. Contact a local divorce lawyer to schedule a consultation today. Attorney Lewandowski is here to help you.