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DIVORCE

Divorce, also known as dissolution of marriage, is the


process of terminating a marriage or marital union.[1] Divorce
usually entails the canceling or reorganizing of the legal duties
and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the 
bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule
of law of the particular country or state. Divorce laws 
vary considerably around the world,[1] but in most countries
divorce requires the sanction of a court or other authority in a
legal process, which may involve issues of 
distribution of property,[2] child custody,[2] alimony (spousal
support), child visitation / access, parenting time, child support,
and division of debt. In most countries, monogamy is required
by law, so divorce allows each former partner to marry another
person.
DIVORCE
Divorce is different from annulment, which declares the
marriage null and void, with legal separation or de
jure separation (a legal process by which a married couple may
formalize a de facto separation while remaining legally
married) or with de facto separation (a process where the
spouses informally stop cohabiting). Reasons for divorce vary,
from sexual incompatibility or lack of independence for one or
both spouses to a personality clash.[3]
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The only countries that do not allow divorce are the 
Philippines, the Vatican City and the British 
Crown Dependency of Sark.[4] In the Philippines, divorce for
non-Muslim Filipinos is not legal unless the husband or wife is
an alien and satisfies certain conditions.[5] The Vatican City is
an ecclesiastical state, which has no procedure for divorce.
Countries that have relatively recently legalized divorce are 
Italy (1970), Portugal (1975), Brazil (1977), Spain (1981), 
Argentina (1987),[6] Paraguay (1991),[7] Colombia (1991*[7][8]), 
Andorra (1995),[9] Ireland (1996), Chile (2004)[10] and Malta
 (2011).
10 Most Common
Reasons for Divorce
1. Infidelity

 Extra-marital affairs are responsible


for the breakdown of most marriages
that end in divorce. This is one of the
most common causes of divorce. The 
reasons why people cheat aren’t as
cut and dry as our anger may lead us
to believe.
“Anger and resentment are
common underlying reasons
for cheating, along with
differences in sexual appetite
and lack of emotional
intimacy”
2. Money
 Everything from different spending
habits and financial goals to one
spouse making considerably more
money than the other, causing a power
struggle can strain a marriage to the
breaking point. “Money really touches
everything. It impacts people’s lives,”
said Emmet Burns, brand marketing
director for SunTrust. Clearly, money
and stress do seem to go hand in hand
for many couples. Financial troubles
can be categorized as one of the
biggest causes of divorce, following
infidelity, the number one reason for
divorce.
3. Lack of communication

Good communication is the foundation of a strong


marriage. Yelling at your spouse, not talking enough
throughout the day, making nasty comments to
express yourself are all unhealthy methods of
communication that need to be ditched in a marriage.
Poor communication is one of the biggest reasons for
divorce.
4. Constant arguing
5. Weight gain
6. Unrealistic expectations
7. Lack of intimacy
8. Lack of equality
9. Not being prepared for
marriage
10. Abuse

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