Holmes Mackillop advises couples seek early advice ahead of predicted surge in divorces resulting from popularity of weight loss jabs
In response to a spate of attention-grabbing news headlines warning of a surge in divorces resulting from the popularity of weight loss jabs, Holmes Mackillop Solicitors has advised that if this predicted surge in couples separating and seeking divorce materialises, then seeking advice earlier can make a difficult situation better.
Studies in Sweden and the USA on changes in relationship status following bariatric surgery that resulted in dramatic weight loss found that rates of separation and divorce doubled. The more weight was lost the more likely people were to split up.
Karen Condie, director at Holmes Mackillop Solicitors, said that some commentators cynically suggest this will also be a boom for divorce lawyers, but it’s just another trigger that can prompt a change.
“Changes can be exciting and for the singletons in the studies their dramatic weight loss increased the rates of new relationships and marriage,” she said. “However, separating from your partner is a different story.
“It is an emotionally traumatic change, and divorcing is a daunting prospect. Uncertainty about what will happen, where you will end up and with what can be overwhelming and increases anxiety.
“Knowledge is empowering and being able to see the path through and out the other side of a relationship break up can help.”
Condie advises that if this anticipated rise in the number of couples considering divorce materialises, then seeking advice earlier can make a difficult situation better.
“We advise and guide people at all stages and taking legal advice does not set you on a route to divorce; instead, it allows you to make informed decisions to help you resolve issues or reconcile,” she said.
“For the slimmed down singletons marrying and entering new relationships, taking control and agreeing with your partner what you want to happen in the event your relationship ends, whether on separation or one party’s death, is sensible.
“Pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements set out what couples have agreed themselves to avoid potential disputes and should always be complemented by making and updating your Will.”
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For further information please contact Karen Condie tel 0141 226 4942