Affairs and Divorce More Likely Among U.S. Military Veterans
Recent studies have shown that military personnel obtain divorces at a higher rate than everyday civilians. Reasons for this trend include long separation periods, constant moving and increased infidelity among veterans.

January 14, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Affairs and Divorce More Likely Among U.S. Military Veterans

Reasons for divorce include financial difficulties, spousal abuse and infidelity, or simply feeling the need to move on with one's life. For veterans, however, the risk of divorce is significantly higher due to many factors that weigh heavily on a marriage.

Trends in Military Divorces

The Pentagon recently released statistics showing the military divorce rate had steadily risen from 2001 -- the year Operation Enduring Freedom commenced -- until 2009.

The men and women who comprise our military are among the toughest in the world, and they continuously put their lives at risk to protect our freedom. Unfortunately, studies have shown that the stresses of military life can be too severe to maintain a healthy and mutually beneficial marriage. For example, married military personnel must endure long separation periods and often return home with mental health issues or serious injuries. These difficulties, among others, result in the rising military divorce rate.

Additionally, the Pentagon reports that military deployment affects enlisted women's marriages significantly more than enlisted men. The data shows that women in the military are more than twice as likely to get divorced than men. For example, USA Today reports that nearly 8 percent of female veterans got divorced in 2010, compared to only 3 percent of their male colleagues.

Infidelity High Among Veterans

Additional studies have shown that military veterans are more likely than civilians to have emotional affairs or to engage in extramarital sex. In fact, over 30 percent of veterans have reportedly had sex outside of marriage -- more than double the national rate for civilians.

Therefore, while veterans need to worry about constant moving and being apart from their spouse for extended periods, they must also realize that infidelity disproportionately affects couples in their situation.

Divorceis a difficult and often an emotional process, and divorcing couples must discuss many challenging issues before moving on with their lives. Therefore, anyone considering a divorce should speak with an experienced divorce attorney immediately to discuss their rights and legal options.

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