Sentences with phrase «idea of divorce»

And while we are talking about families, we also need to restructure our courts and how they should handle the separation of a family — in divorces, domestic violence, and juvenile courts... The whole idea of divorce court seemed to me a very poor way to deal with the separation of a family unit.

I believed the religious superiority complex that said only bad people entertained the idea of divorce, so it was never on the table in my mind — but some days, it felt like it should be.

So I'm curious why so many suddenly disapprove of the idea of divorce, and whether it matters if the couples have children or not.

But most of those couples don't entertain the idea of divorce lightly — like Gwen and Chris, they spend a lot of time trying to make things work before they see divorce as the only option, even if they don't go to marital counseling (which doesn't always work).

«Clearly, the idea of divorce is the ultimate abandonment and goes to the core of people's attachment issues.

in New York, revolves around a middle - aged woman (Parker), who, influenced by her two recently single friends, impulsively brings up the idea of divorce with her husband.

Once the two wed, we're about as close to absolutely certain as we possibly can be that the idea of divorce will never cross their minds.

The idea of a divorce can be difficult for children.

While no one marries with the idea of divorcing, top family lawyers can attest to the fact that unfortunately, divorce still happens to a good percentage of couples.

I acknowledge their perception, but then go on to discourage them about their idea of divorce mediation.

One spouse may have no intention of working towards a reconciliation, but the trial separation gives the other spouse time to get used to the idea of divorce.

If your spouse only agrees to do a «trial separation» because it's an easy way to get you used to the idea of a divorce, that does not count as «working on your marriage!»)

The «leaning - in» spouse is often taken aback by the idea of divorce maybe even devastated at the idea — and wants to hold on and preserve the marriage.

Five to ten year olds might feel very badly about their parents divorcing because they're in a position of developing peer relationships, understanding more about relationships, and they will understand the idea of divorce.

Indians tend to be strongly opposed to the idea of divorce.

Parents are essentially pitted against each other from the very beginning, and this can be very hard on children who are already struggling with the idea of divorce itself.

The never thought about it ever before the idea of divorce fleetingly crosses your mind.

Their minds immediately go to the idea of divorce, because they see and know of no other option.

So often, the idea of divorce is associated with long, drawn out court battles.

«Their idea of divorce was from what they saw on TV: lawyers and fighting.»

The mother explained the children's decision to have no contact with their father as resulting from their being in Catholic schools and therefore intolerant of the idea of divorce.

«Clearly, the idea of divorce is the ultimate abandonment and goes to the core of people's attachment issues.

Is it a reflection of the prevailing ambivalence of this society which, on the one hand, tells people that divorce is okay, but by its actions, or lack of it, shows that many still do not accept the idea of divorce in a pair - oriented society?

The term, coined by LA - based Psychotherapist Katherine Woodward Thomas, suggests the idea of divorcing and still holding that a family is still a family.

I think that's why I've stayed in this situation... I can't bear the idea of divorce.»

Divorce has stages, and the first stage is dealing with the idea of divorce itself.