Of all the effects that divorce might be suspected of having on people, weight gain is probably not one that bubbles to the top of the list. That's even more likely to be the case if you happen to be a Pennsylvania couple considering a split under the no-fault, uncontested divorce provisions in our state. That's something that can be undertaken with fairly little complication with the help of an experienced lawyer.

But weight gain after a divorce apparently is a problem, especially for men, according to some U.S. researchers. For women, the time of trouble is just after marriage. The conclusions about how the two genders are affected by changes in marital status come from sociologists at Ohio State University.

They say that the risk of what could be described as an unhealthy weight gain as a result of a change in spousal relationship is most likely to occur in those who are 30 years old or older. If you're only in your 20s the chances of gaining weight are relatively minimal regardless of whether you marry or not. The researchers don't offer any explanation for the differences.

As intriguing as this information seems to be it probably doesn't stack up as being something that is going to influence a couple's decision about marriage or divorce. Yes, stress in a relationship may contribute to friction in a divorce, but for those who have already worked through the pain of separation and agree on how child custody, spousal support, and property division matters should be settled there is the simple, uncontested, no-fault divorce.

To reduce the stress of the process even more, it's a good idea to consult an attorney with particular expertise to be sure it is handled smoothly.

Source: ThirdAge.com, "Divorce often causes men to gain weight," Jasmine Williams, Aug. 24, 2011