Archive for January, 2008
Men and women view marriage very differently. To you, marriage means future, security, family, status, love, closeness and many other good things. To men, marriage means loss of freedom, responsibility, loss of choice, expense, stress, etc. [ READ MORE ]
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This article provides ways to prevent divorce BEFORE the wedding day. [ READ MORE ]
#10 - Mick Jagger & Terry Hall ($15 to $25 million) # 9 - Lionel & Diane Richie ($20 million) # 8 - Michael & Diandra Douglas ($45 million) # 7 - James Cameron & Linda Hamilton ($50 million) # 6 - Paul McCartney & Heather Mills ($60 million) # 5 - Kevin Costner & Cindy Silva ($80 million) # 4 - Steven Spielberg & Amy Irving ($100 million) # 2 - Neil Diamond & Marcia Murphey ($150 million) # 1 - Michael & Juanita Jordan ($150 million) * Estimated Settlements [ READ MORE ]
The Effects of Divorce on America - The Heritage Foundation Americans for Divorce Reform - Supporting cultural and legislative efforts to reduce divorce. [ READ MORE ]
US Marriages in 2005: 2,230,000 US Marriages in 2004: 2,279,000 (despite 2.9 million population increase from 2004-2005) US Divorces in 2005: 3.6 divorces per 1000 people (lowest rate since 1970) US Divorces in 2000: 4.2 US Divorces in 1990: 4.7 US Divorces in 1981: 5.3 (Peak Divorce Rate according to AP) Dallas Divorce [ READ MORE ]