History of Divorce

Currently the median length of marriage in the US is about 11 years. Divorce has always been a big topic in the US, even back in 1629 at the colony of Massachusetts of the Bay. The basis for divorce back then was adultery, desertion, bigamy and in many cases impotency. However, by 1776 divorce laws became less restrictive, but it must be pointed out that divorce was very uncommon in the 17th, 18th and 19th century. It was in the 20th century when divorce became more popular. Some states even became what are called “divorce mills: where you can get a divorce very easily.