The divorce process may take longer than expected, but may take around 9 months for the process to be completely completed. Married people who have children together and want to divorce may take even longer. This may be because the couple may need to agree on specific days and times when each spouse will have the children. When parents cannot agree to these terms, they will likely have to go to court and resolve the issue. Depending on whether the parents can agree to certain conditions, the attorney fees will not be as high. According to Jennifer Marshall, “Adolescents living in intact families, as a group, are least likely to feel depressed compared to those whose parents are divorced, blended, cohabiting, or single” (para. 4). I agree with this statement, it seems easier with parents who are still together than with divorced parents. One parent might tell them it's okay to do something, like eat snacks late at night, while the other parents might think it's not okay. It would be easier for the child or children if parents tried to agree on how they want to raise their children. The judge will try to determine who is the fitter parent and they may benefit from an extra day or more than the other spouse. According to Lisa Guerin, “Despite this change, mothers still have a greater chance of obtaining custody if their parents divorce. State laws vary as to what courts must consider