...Divorce should be legalized in the Philippines Divorce. The dissolution of marriage. The termination of a marital union. The cancelling and reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage. The dissolution of matrimony between a married couple. In more simpler terms, the end. The end of a couple’s marriage or their so called ‘forever.’ Within our fast-changing society, we are also susceptible to change. A change in our physique, our mind, our views, and even in our relations. One of the reasons why divorce is being implemented on other countries. They felt the change. The change in one’s marital association. Some, specially the hopeless romantic, say that their marriage is the epitome of their lives. But one’s life is never perfect unless we feel that it IS perfect. But what if that perfection turned into a living nightmare? Would you still be happy? Will you be oblivious with the things thrown in front of your face? Violence, infidelity, abandonment, and lies. These are my main reasons of supporting GABRIELA Women's Party representatives Luzviminda C. Ilagan and Emerenciana A. De Jesus with House Bill No. 1799, or an Act of Legalizing Divorce in the Philippines. An Act Introducing Divorce in the Philippines amending for the Purpose Title II, Articles 55 to 66 Inclusive and Article 26 of Executive Order of 209, as amended otherwise known as the Family Code of the Philippines and repelling Article 36 of the Same Code and for other purposes. What are the...
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...THE EFFECTS OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN CPANCF.COM (352) 336-2888 Originally submitted 1/1/2001 and previously published in Gainesville Family Magazine All Rights Reserved: Clinical Psychology Associates of North Central Florida Gainesville and Ocala, FL | The Effects Of Divorce On Children by Lesley Foulkes-Jamison, Ph.D., Private Practice, South Carolina When parents decide to divorce or separate, their child or children are faced with multiple stressors. Just knowing that things are going to be different after a divorce, but not knowing exactly how can be frightening for most children. Children from divorced families have to learn to cope with the many changes in their family. The amount of contact with one parent, often their father, will be reduced. Children may have to move from their family home or change schools. They may have a decreased standard of living. They may have to live in two homes. They may have more responsibility placed on them. The custodial parent may be physically and psychologically less available for children due to increased demands. Often, children initially focus on these immediate negative effects of the family breaking up, and do not find comfort in knowing that other families that have divorced eventually do okay. Adjustment to divorce can take up to two years or even longer. Many children will adjust to their parents' divorce, but some will continue to have significant...
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...struggles and decisions. I will be using this concept and applying it to a situation that I went through almost twelve years ago, when I married my husband just two weeks after I graduated high school. Personal Explanation I come from a somewhat religious background. I was always taught that you do not live with someone of the opposite sex unless you are married, you do not have sex before marriage and that you respect your parents. All these things and more caused me to make decisions that I might otherwise not have if I had been able to be a little freer to think for myself. When I was fifteen we moved from San Antonio, TX, where I was attending a huge high school to Boerne, TX where I was thrown into what I would call a culture shock of a high school. The high school I had previously been attending had so many students that no one really knew anyone. The new high school was very small and everyone knew everyone, so walking onto campus everyone knew I was new there. This type of environment would be what would change my life. My junior year I was in classes with some upper class students and lower class students, that’s how different this high school was from where I came from. I remember my first day of World History like it was yesterday, that’s the day I met Brian, who was a year older and he would be the change in my life. We met...
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...explanation that God created the universe, man, and everything in it. Dawkins has an atheist worldview and expresses his worldview in numerous books, journals, and lectures. In this essay, I will compare and contrast Dawkins’ values and beliefs with my own concerning family, career, social issues and the nature of God. Dawkins’ family consisted of his father, mother and sister. His parents believed in God and attended church. They were interested in natural science and taught him everything using terms of science. As Dawkins studied Darwinism, he turned away from Christianity and became a nonbeliever. As a child, my family life was similar to Dawkins’ family life. I was brought up in a Christian household. My parents taught me many things, and I have one sister. The main difference between me and Dawkins when it comes to family is that I did not turn away from my family values and Christian beliefs as I became older. I still have a Christian worldview, today. I have a personal relationship with God. While completing my research, I learned that Dawkins has been married three times. He ended his first two marriages in divorce. This is not shocking to me since he does not agree with God’s word. The Bible teaches us “a husband is not to divorce his wife” (1Corinthians 7:11). As a...
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...similar cultures and values are. I was fourteen years old when my family relocated from Nigeria to the U.S, but at that age I was already groomed by my parents and society to act and think a certain way. This was a mindset that was ingrained in me right from a tender age. There was one acceptable way to act in public and quite a different one with family and friends. As limiting as that was, it was an acceptable lifestyle in Nigeria. Coming to the U.S. and experiencing the differences in culture was a big shock to me. It was not an easy transition. I quickly found out that some of the things frowned upon in Nigeria were acceptable in this society. Some of the fundamental cultural differences between these societies are in their outlooks on divorce, homosexuality, and the roles of women. One of the differences that struck me was how briefly marriages lasted in America because of divorce. Although many marriages are arranged in Nigeria, married couples tussle to sort issues out for better or for worse, no matter what the situation is. I, like most Nigerians, believe marriage is a form of blessing if married couples are willing to grow old together. The divorce process is fairly easy in America; however, most couples will file for divorce at the first sign of trouble. My first year as a freshman in America was devastating mainly because many of my classmates were separated from their father or mother through divorce. The ideal “traditional marriage” is a man, a woman, and their...
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...Essay on Marriage and Divorce One morning while doing my devotions, I received a phone call from my friend Jane. She told me that Tom and herself had hit a rough spot in their marriage, and were considering their options. Before making and rash life altering decisions she wanted to know if I would meet with them to get my perspective, and to ask some questions about what the bible says about marriage and divorce. I told her I am certainly no marriage counselor, but I would love to help out in any way that I can. Not really knowing where to start I prayed for them, and I prayed for guidance and this is what the Lord brought to me. The Bible actually has allot to say about marriage. Marriage represents a serious commitment by both man and woman, it is a promise not only to the partner but to God as well. Marriage is an exclusive relationship. The total unity of a persons physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. Genesis 2:22-24 “The Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, this is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, for she was taken out of man. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” So it was from the very beginning that Man and Woman were to be together. There are a couple different views when you look at the question, when does God consider a couple married? One belief is that you are considered...
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...PHILIPPINES, ARE YOU READY FOR DIVORCE? Panel Discussion Manila Business College April 26, 2013 4-5 PM Moderator: We will begin in a minute please settle on your seats. I am Justine Toleran and I am your moderator for today's panel discussion. Before we begin, I would like to make a few announcements: Please turn all cell phones off or to vibrating modes, so as not to disrupt the event. If you have a question, please raise your hand. We will start the question and answer portion after all the panelists have spoken. Philippines, are you ready for divorce?! Our first panelist is Dr. Elainee Menor, she received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and was one of 7 Magna Cum Laude and was adjudged Most Outstanding Graduate for 1973 by the U.P. Alumni Association. She was elected into membership of the International Honor Societies of the Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Gamma Mu. What is remarkable despite all these achievements is that she is a good listener and extends to everyone regardless of shape, status of virginity, economic class, ethnicity, gender and all. She never stops learning, understanding and sharing. No amount of educational training alone could develop the intelligent heart she possesses. Please welcome Dr. Elainee Menor. Elainee Menor: Good day everyone. First, failed Marriages are at a ALL-TIME high in the Philippines today. It is prevalent in ALL sectors of society. Rich, middle class & poor, Catholics & Non-Catholics...
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...Leah Woodard APA THEO 202 B31 Anthropology: Marriage and Divorce The issue of marriage and divorce has become a very serious in America today, which is not exclusive to unbelievers. The percentage of Christian divorces is almost as high as those that are not believers. The question that can be asked is “Why?” My personal belief is that we as humans are suffering from a heart defect, which has caused a love deficit in our lives. Especially in the area of our personal relationships, with the primary being marital relations. We missed the glory that God wanted for the union of men and women. We are seeking to fix our heart defect with “love” from human relationships. This is the wrong way to fill our love defect. Only the Father, Son and Holy Spirit can and will do this for us. Keeping that love relationship in the center of your life will help and heal want needs healing. In today’s society too often, marriage is entered into with the idea of, “If this doesn’t work we can always get a divorce.” That way of thinking should be the first clue that you are not mature enough to be getting married, let alone it is not a loving thought for the other person. It is self-centered thinking. According to the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, “Biblical teaching on marriage is epitomized in the statement,’ For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh’”(Gen.2:24).(Elwell 2001) Marriage is an...
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...1) Disagreeing with his claim is easy. In my experience with my parent’s divorce was totally different and I came out of it ok now, but not without problems that has affected me to this day. When my parents split up nothing good came out of it only hate, shame, and anger that still hasn’t been settled. Since my mother’s passing in 1997 I have not spoken with my sister’s or anyone from my mother’s side of the family. It pisses me of how my own flesh and blood chooses to ignore what happened and refuses to accept who I married. Without question I agree people treat divorce like some kind of illness because most have either been thru it and do not want to relive the pain it caused them. The only reason most people shy away of the subject of divorce is they don’t want it to affect their relationship with their spouse. Guys I hang with don’t even want to speak about divorce around their wife’s because of the looks and bad thoughts it would put in their head. 2) His claim is based on his personal experiences he described in his essay and also by quoting Eugene Ehrlich’s Book as calling divorce a “breach”. The evidence he gives can be convincing and credible, but I do not find the evidence he is supported and one sided to what happened to him. Not every personal experience are the same and if you ask most people who come from broken homes will not see it the same as he did. 3) Of course a single parent can be successful but not without help from family members...
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...Rhoades What is Islam? The word Islam comes from an Arabic root word meaning, “Peace and Submission”. The religion instills that one will discover peace by submitting to Allah totally with all your heart. Islam is the 2nd largest religion in the world. There are over 1.6 billion followers. Islam is a monotheistic faith along with Christianity and Judaism. Followers of Islam are called Muslims. And as followers of Islam, Muslims have basic beliefs that they believe in: Faith in unity of Allah (God) Faith in Angels Faith in Prophets Faith in the books of Revelation Faith in the afterlife Faith in destiny Faith and good deeds go hand in Islam. Belief in Allah makes obedience a duty. Everything in life has to be an act of worship. This is known as the Five Pillars of Islam. The first pillar is the Testimony of Faith or Shahaadah. This is believing and professing God’s unity. There is no god but God Muhammad is the messenger of God. Second, is Prayer (Salat). A daily ritual of praying five times per day. This is done to strengthen belief in God, purify the heart, comfort the soul, encourage the good and get rid of the evil in a person, and develop the mind. Next, Almsgiving (Zakat). This is known as charity. At the end of the year Muslims must donate a small portion of their wealth to needy Muslims. The fourth pillar is known as fasting (Sawm). Frequent fasting is recommended, however the mandatory fast is during the month of Ramadan. This commemorates the first revelations...
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...Nicki Kay Social Welfare HUS Final paper 4/13/16 Divorce In today’s modern world, there are many aspects of our everyday lifestyle that used to be frowned upon years ago, but have slowly became the norm of today’s culture. One of these aspects is divorce. “The divorced population has more than quadrupled from 1970 to 1996, growing from 3 percent to nearly 10 percent of adults in 25 years”(Credo Reference 2006). Within the United States, divorce has become a common process for many married couples. Overall, divorce is a concept that is more on the lines of a personal issue that just happens to be socially accepted in the modern lifestyle. There are many causes for the increase in divorce rates over the years, specifically around the 1970s and onward. These causes include: stigma, respect, the nofault law, cultural and societal expectations, and whether or not divorce is social class issue or not. In my own opinion, I think divorce has become a significant issue and is harmful to families, especially with children. Yes, there are times when divorce is understandable and recommended to better the family, but either way it is so detrimental to the children. This topic is very significant for children and families. It is important for people to recognize the issue because it can tear families apart, and it is unbelievably today. Divorce also can cause further physical and mental issues as well...
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...Divorce is the number one leading cause of emotional and physical struggles that children face today. It creates a bigger problem for the children of these families who struggle to understand where they fit in the overall situation. Through research, we find the children are often the bigger picture, when it comes down to the actual divorce. Parents who separate, struggle more with the divorce because they put the children in the middle of the legal decisions. Many people in the world today do not realize how much of an emotional pull divorce has on the child as they emerge into adulthood and other relationships. They do not realize that the child’s feelings and internal emotions generally are overlooked throughout the divorce. It happens because...
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...COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE Re: the Marriage of Plaintiff _____________________________________ Court ____________________________ v. Defendant __________________________________ Docket No. ________________________ The plaintiff,_____________________________, respectfully declares the following: Plaintiff currently resides at the following address: ____________________________________________________________ __________________ ____________________________________________________________ __________________ Plaintiff has been a resident of the State of______________________ for a period of_______ months. Defendant currently resides at the following address: ____________________________________________________________ __________________ ____________________________________________________________ __________________ ____________________________________________________________ __________________ Plaintiff and Defendant were married on the______day of______________, 20____, and at the place of ________________________________________________(City, County, State). A copy of the marriage license is attached hereto. Plaintiff seeks a divorce from Defendant based on the following: ____________________________________________________________ __________________ ____________________________________________________________ __________________ ____________________________________________________________ __________________ (NOTE: Most States recognize one or...
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...How common is divorce and what are the reasons: Divorce is both very personal and all too common. But there are many myths about divorce. Individuals at the crossroads of divorce may benefit by knowing the research facts about divorce rates, factors that are associated with a higher risk of divorce, and common reasons that people give for divorcing. What percentage of marriages end in divorce? In the United States, researchers estimate that 40%–50% of all first marriages will end in divorce or permanent separation.The risk of divorce is even higher for second marriages, about 60%. Utah’s divorce rate is just slightly above the national average. Divorce has always been present in American society. Although divorce has always been a concern, it has become more common in the last 50 years. The highest divorce rates ever recorded were in the 1970s and early 1980s. Since then the divorce rate actually has decreased a little, but it still remains at a historically high rate. What factors are associated with a higher risk for divorce? To say that nearly half of all first marriages end in divorce sounds a lot like saying marriage is just a game of chance. But a lot of research has identified various factors that are associated with a higher risk for divorce. So some people actually have a low risk of divorce while others have a high risk. Understanding these factors may not directly help you improve your marriage or make a decision about divorce, but it may help you understand...
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...Template Title: The Effects of Recent Parental Divorce on Their Children's Sexual Attitudes and Behaviour Author(s): Jeynes, William H Year of publication: 2001 Research question(s): (What are the research questions or the argument of the article?) Do children whose parents were recently divorced maintain different attitudes and behaviours regarding premarital sex? Themes: (What themes are present in this article? The more specific you can be, the better) Family Relationships, Divorce. Methods: (What methods did the authors use to conduct their research?) Surveys-Quantitative Research Results found (i.e. evidence): (What data or evidence did the authors find through their investigation?) 1.Children from...
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