Divorce statistics People ’ s responses Introdu ction Impact on spouses Impact on society Body Impact on children Counter argumen t Parental conflicts Short - term effects Refutat ion Summary Final thought Conclus ion

In America, researchers estimate that the divorce rate is HALF as much as that of marriages

Responses Make Divorce Tougher

Effects on SPOUSES

conflicts Stres s Domestic violence and abuse

Life

New relationship Return school Pursue job oppotunities

Who is she? Figure

Huma Gruaz Runs the public relations agency Alpaytac, which bills $2.5 million annually and employs 22 people -- including many single mothers. Divorced in 2000 Mother of two teenagers

Before divorce: "I was a suburban mom driving my kids around to playgroups and cooking meals and helping with homework.”

After divorce: PR agency In 2004: launched her own firm. In 2008: earned an MBA of Management After divorce: PR agency In 2004: launched her own firm. In 2008: earned an MBA of Management Personal income is 3-4 times higher

Effect on SOCIETY

Domestic violence Murder Suicide Reduce Rate Of

Domestic violence occurs around the world… Almost victims are women… They need to escape…  Solution: Divorce  Solution: Divorce

Result: -Domestic violence dropped by 33% in just 10 years. -The number of husbands convicted of murdering their wives fell by 10%. -The number of women committing suicide declined between 11% and 19%. Result: -Domestic violence dropped by 33% in just 10 years. -The number of husbands convicted of murdering their wives fell by 10%. -The number of women committing suicide declined between 11% and 19%. In 1969, California became the first state to legalize no- fault divorces. By 1985, 49 states has legalized no- fault divorce. In 1969, California became the first state to legalize no- fault divorces. By 1985, 49 states has legalized no- fault divorce. NO-FAULT DIVORCE

Final thought