Over time, most Americans have come to accept the reality that approximately half of all American marriages end in divorce.  This phenomenon seemed to become noticed by the public at large and acknowledged openly by it for the first time during the 1970’s and 1980’s, when members of the Baby Boomers generation were getting married for the first time.  However, according to data found by the 2010 United States Census, it seems that the perspectives regarding divorce held members of Generation X are much different than their predecessors.

Specifically, the census data revealed that 77 percent of people who have gotten married since 1990 have reached their ten-year wedding anniversaries.  In addition, men wait until they are 28 years old on average to get married, while women wait until they are 26.  Those average ages in 1950 were 23 and 20, respectively.  Finally, it appears that Americans are being more careful before getting married, as approximately 60 percent of couples now cohabitate for a time before their wedding.

What all of this means is that the American culture is changing, particularly with regards to marriage and divorce.  More Generation X’ers are also in favor of working towards a more amicable solution when they do decide to end their marriages, and this can include divorce mediation or collaborative divorce.

Carlsbad Divorce Mediation Lawyers

While there will likely never be a period in history when every marriage remains strong throughout the lives of the spouses, the way in which divorce is perceived and approached when it becomes necessary can lead to a better result for everyone.  If more people decide to work together to bring about a legal end to their marriage, they will save time, expense and have an opportunity to continue to deal with each other in a civil manner going forward.

If you are considering a divorce but you’re unsure how to proceed, you need to seek the help of experienced Carlsbad divorce mediation lawyers who have helped many couples work together to complete this process successfully.  Contact Zonder Family Law today to schedule an initial consultation.