What Is Divorce
“What Is Divorce?
A divorce happens after a husband and wife decide they can’t live together anymore and no longer want to be married. They agree to sign legal papers that make them each single again and allow them to marry other people if they want to.
Although that may sound simple, it’s not easy for a husband and wife to decide to end a marriage. Often they spend a long time trying to solve problems before deciding to divorce. But sometimes they just can’t fix the problems and decide that a divorce is the best solution.”
This article is part of the Kid’s Guide to Divorce and can help explain what is happening in language they can actually understand. It talks about the feelings of the parents, the kids, why it’s not their fault and what they can expect to happen in the coming months.
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1 opinion for What Is Divorce
Susan
Jul 17, 2006 at 10:56 pm
What is the definition of divorce? You may very well get the legal termination of a marital contract.
“They don’t describe how children involved can make divorce feel like it’s going on ‘forever.’ Yes, the legal termination itself may be finally completed and stamped upon your certified documents on one crisp morning, but your emotions may be rambling on from within as you continue to rely on each other in order to raise your kids and give them the attention, care, and concern they deserve from their parents.”
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