December 2007

20-Minute Divorce

December 31, 2007

In Cuba, many estranged couples have to live together for years after their divorce, sometimes a lifetime. While getting a divorce in Cuba is easy, obtaining housing on the island can be very difficult.

‘Don’t Divorce Me Club’

December 27, 2007

As a result of a recent change in Japan’s law that entitles a woman to walk away with half her husband’s pension, some Japanese men have formed a ‘Don’t Divorce Me Club’ to learn how to put their wife first and their job second. Are these men really making an effort to save their marriage [...]

We’re Still Family

December 20, 2007

We’re Still Family: What Grown Children Have to Say About Their Parents’ Divorce , which was written by Constance Ahrons, is a highly-praised book that has gotten some very positive reviews. Ahorns randomly selected 98 pairs of divorced parents in Wisconsin and conducted a five-year study. She then went back later on to learn how [...]

Coping With Divorce Over the Holidays

December 17, 2007

If you are a close friend or family member of someone who is recently separated or divorced, expect emotional turmoil over the holidays. Also, keep in mind that even someone who has been divorced quite a while may still grieve over the holidays. This time of year often reminds us of the people we once [...]

Parenting Practices During Divorce

December 12, 2007

A study conducted by the University of Alberta found that divorce does not change parenting behavior. And that there are more similarities than differences in parenting between recently divorced couples and those that are married. What is the long term affect of divorce on parenting over the course of a child’s upbringing? If a parent [...]

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