Even though there are several factors that can stress a marriage, studies show that each stress factor can affect both parties in the marriage differently, and gender can be a big deciding factor. For instance, Virginians might be surprised to learn that when it comes to illness, men are more likely to walk out of a marriage than woman are.
How sickness can lead to divorce
Fathers may face additional custody challenges in divorce
Divorce can involve a lot of difficult decisions, but custody of children is often one of the most contentious. While some divorcing spouses in Virginia desire an amicable co-parenting relationship, this can be difficult to achieve for many reasons. For example, the court's view on parental roles could come in play.
