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Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the ending of a marriage before the death of either spouse, which can be contrasted with an annulment which is a declaration that a marriage is void, though the effects of marriage may be recognized in such unions, such as spousal support, child custody and distribution of property.
In many developed countries, divorce rates have increased markedly during the twentieth century. Among the states in which divorce has become commonplace are the United States, Korea and members of the European Union. In U.S, Canada, the United Kingdom and other some other developed Commonwealth countries, this boom in divorce developed in the last half of the twentieth century. Japan retains a markedly lower divorce rate, though it has increased in recent years. In addition, acceptance of the single-parent family has resulted in many women deciding to have children outside marriage as there is little remaining social stigma attached to unwed mothers. The subject of divorce as a social phenomenon is an important research topic in sociology.
Some researchers argue that divorce rates do not always reflect actual interactions among people; that is, some countries may show a low divorce rate because, in such countries, people rarely get married in the first place.
A divorce is generally accomplished through a court of law, as a legal action is needed to dissolve the prior legal act of marriage. The terms of the divorce are also determined by the court, though they may take into account prenuptial agreements, or simply ratify terms that the spouses have agreed on privately. Often, however, the spouses disagree about the terms of the divorce, which can lead to stressful (and expensive) litigation. A less adversarial approach to divorce settlements has also emerged in recent years, known as family mediation, an attempt to negotiate mutually acceptable resolution to conflicts. (this article compliments of Wikipedia)
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Couple goes from divorce to 'I Do Again' (MSNBC) In their book, "I Do Again," Cheryl and Jeff Scruggs recount the slow destruction of their relationship, which ended in divorce. But after a spiritual awakening, they took a second chance at marriage, and now counsel couples on how they can do the same. An excerpt. | Patricia Arquette files for divorce (The Pantagraph) LOS ANGELES -- Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from her actor-husband. | Husband wants his kidney back in divorce (The Charlotte Observer) (By Chau Lam, Newsday) When his wife needed a kidney transplant, Richard Batista gave her one of his, attorney Dominic Barbara said. Now that Dawnell Batista has filed for a divorce, Richard Batista wants his kidney back as part of his settlement demand. Or, Barbara said Wednesday, his client wants the value of that kidney: an estimated $1.5 million. Barbara said his client, a 49-year-old ... | Donated kidney at issue in New York divorce (Memphis Commercial Appeal) When his wife needed a kidney transplant, Dr. Richard Batista gave her one of his. Now that Dawnell Batista has filed for a divorce, Richard Batista wants his kidney back. Or, as the doctor's lawyer said Wednesday in Garden City, N.Y., his client wants the value of that kidney: An estimated $1.5 million. | Divorce may cost wife her kidney (Newsday) Doc from Ronkonkoma wants donated organ -- or equal value -- back from wife as part of divorce settlement Dr. Richard Batista from Ronkonkoma donated his kidney to his wife, Dawnell. Now that she's filing for divorce, he wants it back. |

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