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"DIY GUIDE FOR EASIER DIVORCE." //Daily Mail// [London, England] 4 Nov. 2011: 20. //Infotrac Newsstand//. Web. 15 Nov. 2011. Document URL http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA271608460&v=2.1&u=pl7053&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w ("DIY")
 * Couples whose marriages fail are encouraged to begin the separation process
 * A " divorce information hub" would give warring couples a step-by-step guide on how to dissolve their marriage
 * It's easier and nearly costless to settle divorce together your own way rather than hiring a lawyer
 * couples should settle arrangements for themselves before resorting to expensive and contentious court action

"Clergy advises pre-marital counseling before getting married." //Victoria Advocate// [Victoria, TX] 11 Mar. 2011. //Infotrac Newsstand//. Web. 15 Nov. 2011. Document URL http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA251259192&v=2.1&u=pl7053&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w ("Clergy")
 * Hoping to prevent divorce, premarital counseling is recommended
 * Discuss common marriage-related issues such as financial accountability, marital and sexual expectations, communication styles, and overall compatibility
 * It is recommended to not feel forced to marry someone
 * Premarital sex is said to sometimes cause problems in a marriage
 * If a couple believes they are compatible, their marriage is usually not postponed because of premarital counseling

" Premarital Counseling : Prenuptial Agreements." //Prenuptial Agreements//. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2011. . ("Premarital")
 * Premarital counseling is usually given by the priest marrying the couple
 * The purpose of premarital counseling is to better prepare the couple for the transition to married life
 * Premarital counseling also helps equip the bride and groom to be the best spouses they can be
 * Within the context of the premarital counseling sessions, the couple may be asked to discuss issues that would have gone unaddressed otherwise. Often, these unaddressed issues have the potential to lead to serious marital conflicts and possibly even divorce
 * With counseling, the couple can work through any differences of opinion and can flag any potential threats to their relationship
 * Couples learn strong techniques for conflict resolution
 * By confronting the topics of family and religion, future conflicts can be avoided
 * During the initial discussion with a prospective counselor, the couple should clarify what will be expected of them and what will be expected of the counselor
 * Most couples find premarital counseling to be beneficial for their relationship. Though it may sound intimidating at first, they find that the sessions enrich and strengthen their future marriage
 * Without premarital counseling, future problems may occur, and conflicts will be hard to handle without the skills provided by the counseling

up?, shaking things. "Can Separation Help A Marriage? | Marriage Counseling By MarriageMax.com." //Marriage Counseling – Free Marriage Help from Marriage Fitness with Mort Fertel//. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2011. . ("up")
 * If in fact you do end up getting divorced, a period of separation can help to ease the transition from your old lives to your new ones
 * If you have children, you'll have time to work out all the details of visitation, support and custody without unnecessary stress with a marriage separation
 * A change in routine can be just what both partners in the relationship need in order to realize what is really important to them
 * if your marriage is suffering from the classic "stuck in a rut" syndrome, a marriage therapist or counselor may well advise separation as a possible cure
 * Not being in each other's space 24 hours a day gives you the space you may need to put your issues in the proper context, and decide if things are really worth fighting over
 * When you're in the middle of an emotionally-charged situation, it can be tough to separate what's objectively going on from your subjective feelings about it
 * In order to get a clear-eyed view of the relationship, you may want to get a little distance

Warner, Jan L.. "Separation and Divorce Guidebook." //Life Management//. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2011. . (Warner)
 * If you have friends separated or divorced, ask them this question: "What would you do differently if you could do it again?"
 * If the court decides your case, you lose control of your options . This is why a one year separation could drastically help
 * Never sign an agreement without the advice of a lawyer
 * Fighting for principle -- or just to fight -- is a bad decision. It tends to begin a long-term war with adverse economic and emotional consequences

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