Couples "Stick It Out" In Tough Economic Times

Divorce filings are down 17% in Florida.

This may come as a shock due to the recent downturn in the economy. Wouldn't you think couples would be fighting more with the added stress stemming from a lower disposable income? While this may be the case, increased fighting is not resulting in divorce.

Statistics show that couples are staying together to ride out the economic storm. The only thing harder than living in an economic "recession" is living on a single income during a recession, especially if children are involved.

Some couples are even able to rekindle their relationship with the positive support a spouse can offer.