Divorce

Question 1

What are Christina parameters for divorce?

Answer 1

-abuse
-abandonment
-adultery

Question 2

Why are divorce rates falling?

Answer 2

-People cant afford to get divorced
-People are less likely to get married

Question 3

What does education have to do with divorce?

Answer 3

You are less likely to get divorced with a higher education degree than a highschool only education

Question 4

What are the grounds for divorce in Canada?

Answer 4

-the spouses have been living apaprt for over a year
-At least one spouse has committed audultery
-Physical or mental cruelty

Question 5

History of divorce

Answer 5

Post confederation:
-After confederation in 1867, divorce was allowed in the provinces but the process was long, expensive and public
-1925: women could file for divorce
Post WW2:
-jump in dovorce rates. partially due to women experiencing more financial independance and freedom
-1968: parties of divorce no longer had to prove fault
Modern:
-decrease in divorce rates

Question 5

what are reasons for divorce?

Answer 5

according to Vanier institute:
-Differnt values and interests
-abuse
alcohol and drugs
Infidelity
career related conflict