Divorce rates in the US increased dramatically over the last � century and are now the highest in the industrial world.

 

51 % of all first marriages end in divorce

66% of all second marriages end in divorce

73% of all third marriages end in divorce

 

Cold statistics mask the emotional turmoil and devastating effects of divorce.

Separated and divorced individuals experience:

1)      higher mortality rates

2)      higher injury and accident rates

3)      higher disease rates

4)      significantly more psychological problems

5)      significant loss of income and income status

80% of all women actually drop below the poverty line in terms of income after a divorce within

6)      negative outcomes for children of divorce in the following areas:

a)      juvenile delinquency and legal problems

b)      performance in school

c)      overall life achievement

d)      self esteem

e)      psychological adjustment and testing

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Types of Families:

 

Traditional Nuclear

Nuclear

Child Free Families

Dual Earner-Dual Career Families

Single Parent Families

Blended Families

Gay and Lesbian Families