Causes
What is the most prominent cause of divorce?
Financial reasons
How many children are affected by divorce?
25%
Is divorce accepted?
NO
What is divorce?
the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body.
How do gender roles affect divorce?
Couples who split roles evenly are less likely to get divorced.
From what year has the rate of divorce increased consistently?
1970
What is an alternate way to separate as a couple?
Religious Annulement
What is a blended family?
Define Lack of commitment
Commitment refers to devoting yourself to something or someone for an extended period of time. Someone with commitment concerns is frequently afraid or hesitant to committing to a long-term relationship.
What is the most common age for divorce?
46
Why is divorce not allowed?
“Whoever divorces his wife,...and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.” (Matthew 5:31-32). They are technically not separated in the eyes of the catholic church because divorce is a legal dissolution of one's marriage.
What is an annulment?
the Church has recognised that a valid marriage never existed under the laws of the Church.
In what ways does a lack of communication contribute to divorce?
The absence of effective communication often leads to the misinterpretation/misunderstanding of a situation, which ultimately results in arguing.
In 1983, how many children by the age of 10, had a divorced household? (who's been listening?)
1 out of every 4 children
Fill in the blanks:
During the religious ceremony called _______, you promise the person you're marrying that you'll be together until ________ and that you'll be there for each other in ________.
1. Matrimony
2. "death do us part"
3. "sickness and health"
What are the 5 stages to a divorce?
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance