Search Results for 'Marriage'

Rising divorce rate spurs controversial changes to China’s m...

A contestant on a popular matchmaking show on Chinese television once dismissed a male suitor by telling him she “would rather weep in a BMW than laugh on a bicycle with you.”Now, following controversial changes to China&rsquo [...]

Posted On : Aug, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

In movies, no marriage woes are irreconcilable

In the movies, there's often no such thing as irreconcilable differences. Hollywood adheres to many cliches, but one of its more interesting habits is its insistence on reuniting divorced or separated parents. On the big screen, exes [...]

Posted On : Aug, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Gen X marriages: Divorce is out, monogamy's in

That's the latest news from the land of Gen X parenthood. Apparently, these children of the divorce boom of the 1970s would rather put chocolate syrup in the baby bottles than put the children through a family break-up. The numbe [...]

Posted On : Aug, 03 2011 | Comments : 0

Is marriage a historical relic?

Politicians in the past often talked about marriage being the bedrock of society, and marriage certainly was the norm. The number of solo parents was a fraction of what it is today, and the concept of a couple having children without bein [...]

Posted On : Jun, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

With Gay Marriage Comes Gay Divorce

The debate on gay marriage is one of the most hotly contested topics in the country, but few have considered the effects of gay divorces. In light of the recent report published by the State Senate's Independent Democratic Conference, [...]

Posted On : May, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Don't let money matters wreck your marriage

Although love is said to be the most important part of a successful marriage, money is often a leading cause of divorce. "The time to talk about money is not after you walk down the aisle and say, 'I do'," said Linda De [...]

Posted On : Apr, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Some Marriage Problems Which Ends In Divorce!

Marriages are made in heaven they say!But, there are couples though who do not believe this to be true. In every marriage there are ups and downs and instantly this causes a separation when not approached in the right way. It depend [...]

Posted On : Feb, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Divorce calculator puts price on your marriage: Government b...

An online divorce calculator has been set up by a government body to help people work out how much they would gain by leaving their spouse. It uses information about income, outgoings, assets and children to establish the financial benef [...]

Posted On : Jan, 01 2011 | Comments : 0

DOVVSU To Ensure Peace In Marriages Not Divorce

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Elizabeth Dassah, National Co-ordinator of Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service, saysthe unit was established to ensure marital harmony and not divorce. &l [...]

Posted On : Dec, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Let's all be happy - ban gay divorce, not marriage

AUSTRALIA'S marriage rate is going up and that's a good thing, right? It speaks of a society that feels secure and optimistic. But Australia's divorce rate is also going up and that's a bad thing, right? It suggests a gro [...]

Posted On : Dec, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

Marriage splitting up, divorce cases going up

The number of broken marriages is on the rise in Kerala along with the number of divorce cases, with over 11,600 cases being filed in the various family courts in the state during 2009-10 alone. The number of divorce cases coming up in t [...]

Posted On : Nov, 01 2010 | Comments : 0

Marriage, Divorce and the Economy of I Don’t

Fewer Americans are getting married and greater numbers are postponing divorce. Although many have attributed both reports to tough economic conditions, a careful analysis of marriage trends reveals declines may not be recession-related [...]

Posted On : Oct, 30 2010 | Comments : 0

Should marriages have an expiry date?

Dolly Parton understands divorce - or rather, D-I-V-O-R-C-E. "Pure H-E-double-L" is how she puts it, and most divorcees would agree. Who ever enjoyed the process, except perhaps divorce lawyers? It's miserable for the forme [...]

Posted On : Oct, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Marriage and divorce disparities on the rise

Social scientists have been talking about a "retreat from marriage" for at least 20 years. The overall pattern is a decline in marriage and rise in cohabitation, a delay in marriage to later ages, and high rates of divorce (eve [...]