There are many false beliefs and stereotypes surrounding divorce. Let’s separate fact from fiction or at least get a handle on some interesting divorce stats. Take the quiz and find out if you are divorce savvy.
Answer T or F to each statement. Hover mouse over for the pink word answer…
1. She’ll take you to the cleaners
T or F
Answer:
2. If you get partial custody you don’t have to pay child support
T F
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3. Women are more likely to win child custody in court
T F
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4. Child support is strictly based on the parent’s income
T F
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5. Spousal support (Alimony) is paid to an ex for ‘life’
T F
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6. Divorce isn’t worth it
T F
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7. Disposable Income will decrease because of divorce
T F
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8. More women than men instigate divorce
T F
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9. It’s best to stay together for the children
T F
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10. Co-parenting is the most common parenting arrangement
T F
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11. Second marriages are more likely to end in divorce than first marriages
T F
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12. Divorce mediation agreements are legally binding
T F
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13. In the event of divorce one parent ‘loses’ the kids
T F
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14. [Tweet ” Setting a court date for divorce speeds up and necessitates a divorce settlement”]
T F
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15. Difficulties in the marriage intensify in the divorce.
T F
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16. The parent earning the most income will pay fully, for children’s special expenses (i.e., sports, private school)
T F
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17. People going through a divorce are more likely to indulge in addictive medications and alcohol
T F
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18. One of the most dangerous times for women is at initial separation.
T F
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19. Children of divorce are more likely to drop out of school
T F
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20. Divorce is one of life’s most stressful events.
T F
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21. Lack of sex is the number one reason for divorce
T F
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Not very divorce savvy? No problem, you can tune in to my very first family lawyer interview right here coming soon! We’ll get the facts from the horse’s mouth.
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For more info on the answer to Q. 18 read my post here
My sources and links for more stats and interesting facts on divorce
Children’s Extraordinary Expenses (Canada)
wikipedia divorce in the United States
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Charmie
April 12, 2014 at 3:48 amHehe, it is quite funny at a first glance but it can be indeed a helpful one to those literally want to check out their possibilities of how strong are the relationships between the two people.
Tasha Horowitz
April 11, 2014 at 7:32 pm*Hello! I just would like to give a huge thumbs up for the great info you have here on this post. I will be coming back to your blog for more soon.
Harleena Singh
March 15, 2014 at 7:40 amHi Lisa,
This is fun indeed 🙂
I liked that you try to lighten up the air with this quiz. Yes, no divorce is easy, either on the person going through it nor the kids, if any involved. Only the person going through it knows what they have to handle, yet they come out strong (those who do) and such people are commendable, aren’t they?
Thanks for sharing. Have a nice weekend 🙂
lisa
March 15, 2014 at 9:20 amThanks Harleena! I agree with you. I’m glad you enjoyed the quiz and yes it was definitely supposed to be light hearted. 🙂
Mike
March 10, 2014 at 5:26 pmI like quizzes when I’m not being graded! I did go over each one – LOL #6 “GOTCHA”. Wow, another example of how much better the Canadians handle things there than in the U.S. The divorce law and outcomes in Nevada highly favor women and I’ve seen some men absolutely ruined. And I’m all for fairness but the judges are super harsh. Hence, why no marriage for me ever even with a prenup. Along with communication isn’t financial stress another big cause, Lisa? Great post, our friend!! 🙂
lisa
March 10, 2014 at 6:10 pmThanks Mike 🙂 It didn’t specifically say financial stress but I imagine that’s a biggie, probably up there in the top 5. PreNup would certainly help to prevent some of the battles. That’s too bad that there is gender bias in Nevada but I imagine it’s the ingrained children belong with the mother idea, which isn’t always the case and they certainly NEED their fathers!
My Inner Chick
March 10, 2014 at 3:10 pmLisa,
you are an advocate and voice for so many.
I appreciate you, dear. Xxx
lisa
March 10, 2014 at 4:42 pmThank you, Kim!! Back at ya! xo
Jodi Aman
March 10, 2014 at 2:14 pmThis is awesome. So many people dont know this stuff or get false info. if you are misinfromed it could cause so many problems for you and between people. I have seen it so many times. Sometimes people want to get things over with and just let stuff go and they regret it later! Get informed I always say!
lisa
March 10, 2014 at 2:19 pmThanks Jodi! That is so true. I tried to make it a little fun, too. The more you know….right?