Long Commutes Lead to Divorce?

June 17, 2011
By David Sheehan on June 17, 2011 4:44 PM |

commute.jpgA Swedish study just released suggests a person's commute time increases the chances the person will separate or divorce by 40%. The results indicate a long commute is tougher on women and than men and is usually highest during the first few years of a commute.

New Yorkers seemed to have escaped the phenomenon, which is relatively new to Swedes: New Yorkers have the longest average commute in the US, but they also have one of the lowest divorce rates, suggesting other factors affect the deterioration of a marriage.

Is Mecklenburg County's commute causing you to divorce? An attorney at the Law Offices of David P. Sheehan can navigate the legal road for you. Call (704) 332-5858 for a consultation.