[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/when-to-take-the-leap-and-file-for-divorce\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/when-to-take-the-leap-and-file-for-divorce\/","headline":"When to Take the Leap and File for Divorce","name":"When to Take the Leap and File for Divorce","description":"Considering Divorce Everyone gets married with the hope that it will last forever. When they recite their vows, mean them with every fiber of their being. However, research estimates that about 50% of marriages end in divorce. You are likely … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2019-11-04","dateModified":"2025-08-18","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/author\/nmichlaw\/#Person","name":"Alward Fisher","url":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/author\/nmichlaw\/","identifier":10,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/63071aa228c966abd886a2cbb647b07806c39706d3fbac14fe9c4c475edc7457?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/63071aa228c966abd886a2cbb647b07806c39706d3fbac14fe9c4c475edc7457?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Alward Fisher","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/logo-fisher.png","url":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/logo-fisher.png","width":288,"height":103}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/featured-about-1.png","url":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/featured-about-1.png","width":688,"height":382},"url":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/when-to-take-the-leap-and-file-for-divorce\/","about":["Divorce"],"wordCount":467,"articleBody":"Considering DivorceEveryone gets married with the hope that it will last forever. When they recite their vows, mean them with every fiber of their being. However, research estimates that about 50% of marriages end in divorce.You are likely aware of this statistic and don\u2019t want your marriage to be in the %0% that doesn\u2019t last.Every married couple has their problems. They fight, they disagree, and sometimes they may even have doubts about their relationship. All of this is entirely normal and healthy, so long as each spouse is happy being married to their partner for the most part.Yet, some couples may find that peaceful, happy moments in their marriage are dwindling to few and far between. They may think about divorce more and more often until it consumes them.If this sounds like you, it may be time to consider filing for divorce seriously.When to File for DivorceDeciding to set the divorce process into motion is a big decision, and people should not make this decision on impulse.As food for thought, consider these\u00a0four things divorcees often cite as the motivating factor in ending their marriage. These findings are from a survey of recent divorcees in Denmark, but they are likely replicable for divorcees in the United States.Lack of intimacy\u00a0\u2013 Everyone knows that love eventually fades from fiery to a dull glow. At that point, couples must make a conscious effort to uphold some sense of intimacy between them. If you have tried doing so and received nothing in return, that could be a bad sign.Growing apart\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The only guarantee in life is that things will change. Just because you envisioned your marriage lasting forever, doesn\u2019t mean that you and your spouse won\u2019t grow in different directions. If you and your spouse are not at all the people you were when you fell in love, it may be time to let go.Differing communication style\u00a0\u2013 You\u2019ve heard it before, but it bears repeating: communication is critical. If you and your spouse can never seem to have a productive conversation about your needs, desires, and problems you may be having, you should seriously rethink your marriage.Lack of sympathy, respect, or trust \u2013\u00a0These are three essential pillars in a marriage. If you and your spouse no longer feel like a team that works together and supports one another, you may want to think if it\u2019s worth it anymore.Moving ForwardChoosing to get a divorce is difficult and often painful. However, if staying in the marriage seems like a worse alternative, it may be time to start cutting ties.If you have any questions about the divorce process or would like to get started, an experienced family law attorney can provide you with legal guidance."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"When to Take the Leap and File for Divorce","item":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/when-to-take-the-leap-and-file-for-divorce\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]