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Highest Military Divorce Rate in Over a Decade
Nearly 30,000 military marriages ended in divorce in the 2011 fiscal year, up to its highest level since 1999.
January 14, 2012 /Law Enforcement PR News/ -- Nearly 30,000 military marriages ended in divorce in the 2011 fiscal year, up to its highest level since 1999.
The Pentagon is suggesting that troop withdrawals may precipitate divorce in armed forces families. The Army Office of the Chief of Chaplains points out that, after a troop withdrawal, many of the troops are back with their spouses full-time, after long periods of physical and even emotional absences.
Percentage-wise, the military divorce rate is only slightly higher than the overall divorce rate. Military divorce was at 3.7 percent with the nationwide rate at 3.5 percent for 2009, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The divorce rates are different among the separate wings of the armed forces of the United States:
- Army: 3.7 percent
- Navy: 3.5 percent
- Air Force: 3.9 percent
- Marine Corp: 3.8 percent
The Air Force rate is very telling, as the number is significantly higher among enlisted members, as opposed to the overall rate for enlisted and veteran members, at five percent. Among enlisted women in the armed forces, 10 percent of married spouses split up.
The numbers suggest that troop withdrawals are a catalyst in the termination of these marriages. The service members, whether due to combat fatigue or other emotional or psychological issues, are having a difficult time dealing with the responsibilities and the stresses of marriage.
When troops return, both the spouses at home and those returning are forced to deal with each other for the first time in years. In some cases, both members have changed and, in most cases, the service member is a very different person. This is particularly the case when the enlisted member has been exposed to combat and the horrors of war.
These returning veterans are very susceptible to the stressors of life and may have a difficult time working through the challenges marriage brings, leading to separation and divorce as the troops return to life on the home front. If you are considering a North Carolina military divorce, consult with a knowledgeable divorce lawyer who can assist in the process.
Article provided by Roberts Law Group, PLLC
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