Muslim Women In India Ask Top Court To Ban Instant Divorce
To end his marriage, a Muslim man in India only needs to say 'talaq,' meaning divorce. A growing movement wants to change this practice.
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Years Later, Divorce Leaves Doubt About Remarriage
Dear Sugar Radio is a podcast offering "radical empathy" and advice for the lost, lonely and heartsick. Today the hosts consider how experience with divorce can make someone hesitant to remarry.
Finding A New Kind Of Partnership Through Divorce
After 11 years of marriage, Sarah Weeldreyer is going through a divorce — and trying to do it amicably. Melissa Smith, who went through her own divorce via mediation last year, offers some advice.
Revisiting A Mother's Day Story Of Separation
For Mother's Day in 2007, Michel Martin interviewed Cheryl Coleman, who was searching for her son. Since then, she's found him — but says she's spending this year's Mother's Day without him again.
From Deadbeat To Dead Broke: The 'Why' Behind Unpaid Child Support
Despite a decades-long crackdown, much of the $113 billion in child support debt will never be paid because those who owe it are too poor. President Obama is proposing changes to address this reality.
A Place For Straight Spouses After Their Mate Comes Out Of The Closet
When men and women who have been in heterosexual marriages come out of the closet, it can be traumatic for the spouse. The partners left behind often find themselves wondering where to turn for help.
Pope Francis Smooths Process To Annul Marriages
The Catholic Church still doesn't recognize divorce, but the changes promise to make it easier to annul marriages deemed invalid by a church court by using a "more agile" process.
Pope: Sometimes Marital Separation 'Morally Necessary'
Francis, speaking during his weekly general audience, said couples splitting may be needed to protect "the weaker spouse" and children.
Judge Allows N.Y. Woman To Serve Divorce Notice Using Facebook
Attempts by Ellanora Biadoo to reach her husband, Victor Sena Blood-Dzraku, were unsuccessful. But he has kept in touch exclusively via phone and Facebook.
As Gay Marriages Rise, Now Comes The Case For Same-Sex Divorce
Many couples have traveled to states where gay marriage is recognized to get hitched. Those who do have a much harder time getting divorced once they get back home.