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Why does military divorce seem so complicated?
Being in the military or having a spouse in the military can definitely create challenges in a marriage. When a military spouse is deployed for long periods, it can be very difficult to feel connected to each other. Even after the military spouse returns, the strain on the marriage may be too challenging to… Read More »
Longer deployments increase risk of military divorce
The overall military divorce rate in the United States has slightly decreased from the three percent increase reported in 2011, according to the Pentagon. However, the divorce rate among military members who serve longer deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan is higher than other military members, and researchers recently reported why. A study by the… Read More »