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**Document URL** **http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?&id=GALE%7CPC3021900047&v=2.1&u=pl7053&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w** **("Divorce")**
 * "Divorce." //Current Issues//: //Macmillian Social Science Library//. Detroit: Gale, 2010. //Opposing Viewpoints In Context//. Web. 31 Oct. 2011.**


 * About half of America's first marriages end up in divorce
 * Divorce leaves long-term effects on children of divorce
 * Divorce was quite rare in colonial times because of laws that only allowed separation of marriage, but not divorce
 * After World War II and the Great Depression, divorce rates soared in the U.S.
 * Typically, the older the woman is when married, the less likely she is to get divorced.
 * The divorce rate of African Americans is twice that of whites.
 * Divorce may provide relief from the strain of a loveless or abusive relationship
 * Employment opportunities for women were very rare, and marriage provided financial security
 * Several factors, including age, education, and social class, have been shown to predict the likelihood of divorce
 * Overeating, smoking, increased drinking, sleeplessness, and nervousness are common up to two years after the divorce

**"NEWS ROUND-UP: SOCIETY Divorce makes people miserable for life." //Observer// [London, England] 8 Jan. 2006: 12. //Infotrac Newsstand//. Web. 1 Nov. 2011.** **Document URL** **http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?&id=GALE%7CA140653739&v=2.1&u=pl7053&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w** **("NEWS")**


 * After divorce occurs, divorcees seem to never regain maximum happiness in life
 * divorce is associated with permanent changes in levels of distress
 * divorced people report a permanently lower enjoyment in life than married people
 * marital status is associated with life satisfaction but the long term effects of divorce have never before been thoroughly investigated
 * In 2004, the number of divorces rose by 0.2 per cent to 167,116 - or 3,200 couples each week

**"Helping children cope with divorce." //Mercury// [South Africa] 2 Nov. 2010: 23. //Infotrac Newsstand//. Web. 1 Nov. 2011.** **Document URL** **http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?&id=GALE%7CA241106119&v=2.1&u=pl7053&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w** **("Helping")**


 * Divorce can be stressful, sad and confusing for most children; they may feel uncertain about what life will be like, or even angry at the idea of their parents splitting up
 * Divorce is not easy, but as a parent you can make the process and its effects less painful for your children
 * To help your children cope with your divorce, you will need to provide stability within the home and attend to all their physical and emotional needs in a positive and reassuring way
 * Maintaining a working relationship with your ex helps children avoid a little of the stress that comes with watching parents who are constantly in conflict
 * Never argue in front of your children, whether it's in person or over the phone. Arrange a time to talk about the issue or drop it altogether with your ex
 * Helping kids to cope with the effects of separation and divorce is a minefield
 * A journal is a great way to release anger, tension and sadness during a divorce
 * Parents actions after a divorce will effect their kid's relationships later in life

**"Divorce-prevention plan advises time, talk." //Washington Times// [Washington, DC] 24 Oct. 2011: A07. //Infotrac Newsstand//. Web. 1 Nov. 2011.** **Document URL** **http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?&id=GALE%7CA270638621&v=2.1&u=pl7053&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w** **("Divorce-prevention")**


 * Children are most harmed by divorces that are preventable
 * The Second Chances Act is a letter warning a spouse that divorce could be imminent, a cooling off period and classes on reconciliation are parts of this model legislation package aimed at helping troubled couples avoid preventable divorce
 * Set a one-year cooling off period (separation) before a divorce becomes final
 * Over half of welfare-tested families are of single parents
 * Target couples of this act are those who are ambivalent about divorce, open to reconciliation or considering divorce for soft reasons, such as growing apart or losing their ability to communicate

**"DOES INFIDELITY STILL MATTER?" //Daily Mail// [London, England] 7 Sept. 2011: 25. //Infotrac Newsstand//. Web. 2 Nov. 2011.** **Document URL** **http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?&id=GALE%7CA266324676&v=2.1&u=pl7053&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w** **("DOES")**


 * Falling out of love and growing apart are now more pressing reasons for divorce than an affair
 * Infidelity has been replaced by 'growing apart' and falling out of love as the most popular motivation for filing for divorce
 * The shame and secrecy around the issue of infidelity have all but disappeared
 * Men can handle affairs better than women
 * Affairs are far from being the inevitable death knell to marriage

Odone, Cristina. "Children of divorce are already traumatised. Why does the Government make things worse? – Telegraph Blogs." //Telegraph Blogs//. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Nov. 2011. . (Odone)


 * One in three marriages end in divorce
 * Children feel devastated, guilty, and alone after their parents get divorced
 * With a new plan in thought, Dads will have to go to court just to see their children
 * People believe a "do it yourself" divorce is easier on children then a court decided case
 * Every year 500,000 children and adults are involved in the family justice system

Kalafut, Molly. "History of Divorce." //Home//. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Nov. 2011. . (Kalafut)


 * Most of the Western Hemisphere and some countries in the Eastern Hemisphere allow divorce under certain circumstances
 * By 1997, every country in Europe had made divorce legal

Bell, Roberto. "The History Of Divorce In The Us." //Article Dashboard Directory | Submit Articles | Search Find Free Content | Author Submission//. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Nov. 2011. . (Bell)


 * It wasn't until the 1970s that the U.S. instituted no-fault divorces that were easily obtainable