Getting Divorced at a Young Age Can Have Its Unique Complications
Posted on: June 22, 2021
Every divorce has its own complications, and couples who divorce in their 20s are no exception. There are some specific obstacles you might need to overcome, some of which will be outlined in this blog. If you are ready to talk to a family law attorney about your options to file for divorce, contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 .
There Can Be Advantages to Divorcing Young
First, look on the bright side – many couples who divorce young have an advantage over those who divorce later in life. For example, they are less likely to have child custody and child support issues to deal with, as couples are, on average, having children further along in their lives. It is also common for people divorcing in their 20s to not yet have significant assets such as a home.
Debt can be one of the most frustrating factors of getting divorced, as a person can be held liable for half of their spouse’s debt even when they had nothing to do with incurring that debt and did not benefit from it. While the average California consumer has $131,000 in debt, people in their 20s had an average of $16,063, which can make the process less complicated.
Finally, consider that one of the complications for many people getting divorced is feeling that they have to start over later in life. You do not have to deal with that as you are still within the age group of people who are building lives for themselves.
The Disadvantages of Divorcing in Your 20s
Of course, there are downsides. For some, the biggest issue is that they lack a support system to help them. It is likely they will be the first in their friends group to get divorced, so they might not have others to talk to who have been through the situation. There might be family members who think they are still young and should “stick it out.”
Another issue is that a person in their 20s is much more likely to be invited to many weddings than an older person. This can be emotionally difficult when dealing with a difficult divorce. And while people in their 20s are less likely to have children than older couples, when they do have children, they are generally in their infant or toddler phases, which can be hard to handle alone.
We Can Help You Get Through Your Divorce
It might seem as though you are on your own, but you are not. At Law Office of Michael L. Fell, we work hard to ensure that our clients always know what is going on with their case and what is likely to come next. Call us at (949) 585-9055 to learn more about how we can get started working for you.
