3. 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

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

5. Responses Make Divorce Tougher

8. Effects on SPOUSES

10. conflicts Stres s Domestic violence and abuse

12. Life

13. New relationship Return school Pursue job oppotunities

14. Who is she? Figure

15. 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

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

17. 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

18. Effect on SOCIETY

19. Domestic violence Murder Suicide Reduce Rate Of

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

21. 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

27. Final thought