5 Reasons Why Men File for Divorce in Tennessee

There are many reasons why men file for divorce. Regardless of the reason, the process can be very difficult. It involves negotiating the marital dissolution agreement and dealing with emotions at the end of the marriage, and other issues. 

Reasons Men May Pursue a Divorce 

The National Institute of Fatherhood conducted a phone survey of 1,503 male Americans aged 18 and older who had been through a divorce – the results for which were published in a 2005 report. The participants were asked to choose from a list of common reasons for divorce and provide the main reasons for divorcing their spouses. The following were found to be the top five reasons that men cited as reasons for their divorce:

• Lack of commitment: Nearly 70 percent of the divorced men cited a lack of commitment as one of the reasons for divorce. Among those surveyed, 62 percent of the ex-husbands claimed they wish their spouse had worked harder to save the marriage.
• Too Much Conflict and Arguing: Arguments are often the catalyst that lands couples at the negotiating table to work out a marital dissolution agreement. Roughly 50 percent of the ex-husbands reported that conflicts and arguments were one of the main reasons for the divorce.
• Infidelity: About 45 percent of the divorced men surveyed cited infidelity as a major reason for their divorce, although it was not specified which partner was unfaithful.
• Unrealistic Expectations: There is no standard right or wrong when it comes to what to expect from a marriage. Still, about 45 percent of men who responded to the survey cited that they had unrealistic expectations.
• Married Too Young: A little more than 40 percent of the divorced men cited marrying at too young an age as a reason for their divorce. While some marriages are not affected by youth, marrying too young may have different effects on some individuals or marriages.

Talk to an Attorney Before Signing a Marital Dissolution Agreement

Whatever the reason why men file for divorce, it’s up to you to make the decisions that will result in the most amicable agreement to a divorce as you can manage.

An attorney can assist when drafting a marital dissolution agreement. To schedule a confidential consultation, contact our office – 901-683-1850. There are several reasons why men may file for divorce, and the Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC can work to protect your rights through the process.