DIVORCE Divorce in General A divorce is a legal ending of a marriage. It occurs when two spouses feel that a legal separation is the only way to put an end to their problems such as, differences in goals, financial difficulties, or poor sexual relationships. Most countries including United States and Canada permit divorce only in certain circumstances. Countries like Ireland and Philippines prohibit divorce because divorce rips apart families, the base of society, the …showed first 75 words of 605 total…

…showed last 75 words of 605 total…world today. This is mainly accounted for because of 4 major reasons. 1. Divorce is more socially acceptable than ever before. 2. Many people going into marriages expect more out of it then they did in earlier generations, and so they are more easily disappointed with the outcome. 3. More high-paying jobs are available for women, and these opportunities have made women less dependent on their husbands. 4. Changes in divorce laws have made it easier to obtain a divorce.