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However, we also know that money and financial planning disagreements often loom large.Couples who disagree widely on savings and investments are twice as likely to\u00a0call it quits\u00a0than those who are on the same page, according to a new study. Researchers said spouses\u2019 attitudes toward risk are the biggest predictor of whether they are in it for the long haul.\u201cArguing about money is typically cited as a reason for divorce, but a main potential driver of these fights is differences in risk attitudes,\u201d said the study\u2019s author, Marta Serra-Garcia, a professor at the University of California San Diego.\u201cRisk attitudes determine investment decisions, such as housing for the family,\u201d Serra-Garcia added. \u201cIf spouses have different risk preferences, they will often disagree on common and very important investments in the marriage.\u201dSerra-Garcia and the research team looked at the risk preferences of more than 5,000 German couples over a 13-year period that ended in 2017. The data was taken from an annual survey performed by the German Socio-Economic Panel.Participants were asked about their risk preferences in various walks of life, including their careers, driving and financial matters. Researchers looked to control factors such as education, religion, and cultural background.The researchers concluded that couples that were most dissimilar when it came to financial risk were twice as likely to divorce than those who had the most similar attitudes.The study also found that couples\u2019 attitudes toward risk often changed to become more alike over time.\u201cPreference assimilation could be a mechanism for resolving conflict within marriages,\u201d Serra-Garcia said. \u201cThese couples have a stronger likelihood of staying together.\u201dHow Our\u00a0Grand Rapids Divorce Lawyers\u00a0Can HelpRegardless of the reason for the split, getting divorced can be a stressful, emotional and challenging experience. The good news is that you do not need to go it alone. A divorce lawyer can guide you through the process with experience and personal attention.At Kraayeveld Law, our\u00a0Grand Rapids divorce lawyers\u00a0help people considering divorce for a broad range of different reasons understand their rights and options and navigate the legal process.We also assist clients in resolving issues like\u00a0child custody,\u00a0visitation, and\u00a0support, as well as alimony and asset division. Our attorneys combine decades of experience and a proud track record of successful results for the people we represent.We understand the pain and stress that often comes with a custody dispute or related legal issue. 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