Arthur C. Fulmer Divorce Law Blog on Lawyers.com

Most Lakeland FL divorce attorneys are fully aware of the current trend of rising divorce rates and each has their own personal theories as to why this phenomenon is progressively increasing while simultaneously establishing itself as commonplace amongst our society at large.  In fact, many of us have heard the common misconception that 1 out of every 2 marriages in our country results in divorce and, although a slightly inaccurate statistic*, this number comes as no shock to those of us living within the United States.

A testament to this new found acceptance of divorce can be seen in the state of Florida.  From year to year, Florida consistently has one of the highest rates of divorce than any other state in the United States.  In fact according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), records indicate that over 50,000 couples filed for divorce in the Sunshine State in 2005.  This staggering number outweighs the combined divorce rates of each state in the Northern Midwest.  Statistics such as these evoke numerous questions about the cause and effect of increased divorce rates, yet it is much too difficult a task to denote an objective, logical explanation to something as subjective as love and relationships.   One point remains clear, however, concerning the need for the legal services of divorce attorneys throughout the state of Florida.  With so many couples turning towards dissolution of marriage and divorce for a new lease on life, the demand for experienced divorce attorneys has never been greater.  This is particularly true, obviously, within the more urbanized regions which unsurprisingly have a higher amount of discontented couples than their neighboring rural areas.

Despite changing individual and societal perceptions on divorce and separation, the increased divorce rate also has had a tremendous impact on existing laws mandating divorce proceedings and their outcomes in Florida.  Existing laws concerning children and divorce have changed dramatically with the elimination of a ‘primary residential parent’ which was an integral part of child custody and Florida divorce law.

The complexities of divorce and family law in Florida can be extremely overwhelming and as no two couples are the same, the outcomes of each divorce or family law case vary greatly.  Relying on the experience and knowledge of a professional divorce lawyer can ultimately make the difference between an amicable split between you and your partner.  If you are considering following through with a divorce or dissolution of marriage and live within the Polk County area, a Lakeland Florida divorce attorney of Fulmer & Fulmer, PA can offer you the legal insight and assistance needed to ensure you are sufficiently represented throughout this difficult time.  Fulmer and Fulmer, PA have helped countless divorcing couples work towards establishing agreements that focus on the best interests of all involved parties.  Contact the divorce lawyers of Fulmer & Fulmer, PA at (877) 828-1839.

* Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates the actual divorce rate as closer to 40% for 2008

Arthur C. Fulmer – Divorce Attorney Bartow Florida
Fulmer & Fulmer, PA
1960 East Edgewood Drive
Lakeland, Florida 33803