Sentence order reversed?

Contributing to the growth are rising numbers of divorces and second marriages = rising numbers of divorces and second marriages are contributing to the growth ?

Context:
Preparing Wills Can Avoid Increasing Inheritance Disputes
According to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, inheritance disputes soared 328 percent from 69 cases in 2002 to 295 in 2008. Contributing to the growth are rising numbers of divorces and second marriages and the abolition of the family registry system, which have diversified the average family structure and complicated the way inheritances are settled.