One of the emerging legal debates that’s being voted on and argued in jurisdictions all over the United States involves same-sex marriage and whether or not these marriages should be officially recognized in these states.  The recent trend indicates that while some jurisdictions have voted against recognizing these marriages, the number of jurisdictions that have recognized these unions is growing.  As a result, studies are being performed to analyze any potential correlation between the existence of these marriages and other aspects of society.

One of the first studies that has emerged involves the divorce rate in jurisdictions that allow for same-sex marriages when compared to states that do not recognize these legal unions.  This initial study has led to a startling result to this point – the states where same-sex marriages are allowed tend to have a lower divorce rate than those jurisdictions that do not recognize them.  However, there are arguments being made that tend to point out the lack of a direct correlation between these two statistics.

The study at issue, which was compiled by the Census Bureau and the Centers for Disease Control's National Vital Statistics System, shows that five of the 10 states with the lowest divorce rate in the United States were among the nine jurisdictions that currently recognize same-sex marriage.  However, opponents of this analysis state that the statistics are independent of each other and that other factors, such as education and earning capacity, are more directly tied to the divorce rate in a particular place.

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One thing that’s sure is that the issue of same-sex marriage is going to continue to be on the public’s mind for years to come until it’s resolved one way or the other around the United States.  Whether it ultimately proves to have any effect on the divorce statistics will also doubtlessly continue to be a point of debate.

If you are facing the possibility of a divorce, you need to seek the help of San Diego divorce lawyers who will help you through this difficult time.  Contact the law office of James D. Scott today to schedule an initial consultation.