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ESSAY: IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper focuses on an argumentative essay that proves that children of divorce aren't necessarily impacted by the divorce itself -- but rather, the type of divorce it is. The essay presents pro and con arguments, as well as a thesis statement. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Family Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper is written in two parts. The first part considers the influence of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the Children Act 1989, looking specifically at article 8. The second part of the paper considers issues regarding divorce, the process of divorce and how financial settlement are calculated, The paper is written ... View Full Description
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Family Law »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers several questions regarding the claiming of maintenance, the share of a family home, the splitting of a pension and hidden assets In a divorce. The writer then consider the assessment of child maintenance and related issues for an unmarried couple. The paper is written with consideration of UK law and ... View Full Description
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Family Law in the United Kingdom »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page report discusses developments in family law in the UK and in what ways they have worked to bring about a greater equality of the sexes. Property relations, child custody, alimony, and child support are discussed in relationship to divorce. Traditionally, family law in the UK has not been particularly sympathetic to ... View Full Description
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Family Topics »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page research paper that addresses several different topics that pertain to family life in America. Topics include family adaptation after divorce, domestic violence, the gay movement, and the federal program Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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How The Economy Affects Living Arrangements »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that to three topics. How changes in the economy affect: cohabitation, rising age for first marriage, divorce rates. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Impact Of Divorce On Children »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper. This essay discusses the impact of divorce on children by reporting numerous studies. Some of the studies are longitudinal, exploring how the children made out during the years that followed. These studies consider how the adult is doing 20 years after the divorce. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Inherited Property Division During Divorce: A Focus on Massachusetts »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page review of how inherited property is typically distributed during a divorce. The author examines several cases from case law. The conclusion is reached that the distribution of inherited property is variable to say the least. This variability is dictated as much by the variability of the particular cases as ... View Full Description
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Interfaith Marriage in the Islamic Religion »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing interfaith marriage in the Islamic religion. Interfaith marriage is not recommended in Muslims as Muslims are encouraged to find spouses with a similar religious outlook for the sake of future compatibility and for the raising of children. However the guidelines for marriage in the Qur’an do allow for ... View Full Description
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Jewish Divorce »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper which examines the religious conditions relating to divorce among the Jewish people through history. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Late Adulthood »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Late adulthood brings with it clarity like no other development stage before it; while this transparency enables the elderly to shed the social and economic mandates associated with stability, it also reflects the insecurity that comes with failing health, lost loved ones through divorce or death, and the unknown. ... View Full Description
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Lawyer's Workday »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. This lawyer's area of law defending the homeless, a population of people who are often denied their inherent rights because of their economic and residential situation. Also known as a street lawyer to industry insiders, this type of lawyer spends most of his time sifting through mounds of paperwork ... View Full Description
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Moral Theology/Remarriage After Divorce »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page essay/research paper that discusses scriptural guidance on this issue. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Mrs. Doubtfire/Film Review »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page film review of Mrs. Doubtfire (1993, directed by Christ Columbus), which is an awarding-winning comedy that critics have hailed as one of the finest and funniest movies of all time. It stars the incredibly funny comedian Robin Williams who plans Daniel Hillard, an out-of-work actor. Daniel disguises himself as Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire ... View Full Description
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Muslim Women's Rights »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper discussing aspects of Muslim women's rights. The rights of Muslim women vary widely across geographical space and within the laws of countries where Muslims constitute the majority of the population. Muslim women have few rights in some countries, but the paradox is that they also have few rights of ... View Full Description
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Narrative Therapy on Divorce & Separation »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that explores the use of narrative therapy, particularly in regards to how it can be used to help women facing issues of loss and grief due to separation or divorce. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Negative Impacts on Female Child Raised by Divorced Mother »

Number of pages 6

This 5 page paper discusses some of the problems faced by girls raised in fatherless homes. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Pamela Paul/Starter Marriages »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper/analysis of Pamela Paul's text The Starter Marriage and the Future of Matrimony. In this book, Paul presents the interesting hypothesis that "starter marriages" constitute a new sociological phenomenon. Paul(2003) interviewed more than 60 couples in profiling the factors involved in first marriages that quickly end in divorce. Examination of Paul's ... View Full Description
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Parnell & O'Shea & Irish Politics »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper that discusses the decade-long affair between Charles Stewart Parnell and Kitty O'Shea, which brought about the demise of Parnell's political career. In 1890, Great Britain was rocked by a scandal of monumental proportions. Charles Stewart Parnell, a member of Parliament and volatile spokesman in favor of Irish Home Rule, was ... View Full Description
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Personal Relationships Wellness Philosophy »

Number of pages 5

Divorce has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, and there is evidence that changes in the attachment in families and the major cultural shifts in the importance of family have both served to support the increase in divorce rates. Unfortunately, traditional ways of meeting and assessing potential spouses are relatively ineffective, and this ... View Full Description
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Phoenix Rising As Metaphor »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper. The focus of this paper is women who become divorced in midlife years and using the concept of the rising phoenix as a spiritual metaphor for their recovery. The paper begins by discussing the myth of the phoenix and its meaning in ancient Egypt and in the early days of Christianity. ... View Full Description
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Positive Psychology, Helping Children Adjust to Divorce »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses how to aid the children of divorce to achieve positive developmental outcomes using a positive psychology approach. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Predictors of Divorce Adjustment (Article Review) »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page article review examines the topic of divorce. The paper summarizes the information from the article and points to demographic factors, results and literature, amongst other things. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Princess Diana / The Myth Of The Good Mother »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page essay explores Diana's role as a mother and how, although she tried to fulfill this obligation, often chose selfish goals over the integration of family values. A synopsis of the events which led up to her divorce, and her death, portray a troubled woman intertwined with the colder side of royalty. Bibliography ... View Full Description
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Psychology Research: Effect of Pre-Marriage Counseling on Length of Marriage »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper describing a quantitative study assessing whether pre-marital counseling positively affects length of marriage. Despite all of the attention that the problem of divorce receives, divorce rates continue to increase. Most couples do not undergo pre-marital counseling, which anecdotally is viewed as being beneficial in strengthening and preserving marriages. ... View Full Description
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Public Perception Of Stepfamilies At The National Level »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The family structure has enough difficulties within the intolerance of contemporary society to have to also deal with the issue of stepparenting and blended families. Inherent to the added pressures of assimilating into someone else's familial composition is the external perception of how such families are supposed to work, ... View Full Description
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. Janice knew the doorbell was going to ring any minute and she would be faced with spending an entire evening with a man she only knew as Jeff Conward, her boss's newly-divorced son (A - activating event). She just knew he was going to be a depressing, pessimistic loser ... View Full Description
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Repartnering After Divorce, the Latest Research »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page research paper reports on a study by Anderson and Greene (2011) on finding a new partner after divorce. The research is summarized and implications are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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She Didn't Stand A Chance: Lady Di and Her Struggle With Bulimia »

Number of pages 3

This three-page-paper discusses the eating disorder bulimia. The emotional abuse that Princess Diana suffered in her marriage to Charles coupled with the stress of trying to fit into the royal family triggered the disorder that was not made public until the divorce was underway. The things that caused her to develop bulimia are discussed in ... View Full Description
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Short And Long Term Effects Of Divorce On Children »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper is a proposal for a study and includes hypotheses, methodology, literature review and recommendations. The effects of divorce on children has been a topic of concern for many years, since the number divorces soared since the 1960s. Research studies have concluded that children suffer any number of harmful effects both in ... View Full Description
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Should Same-Sex Marriages Be Allowed In The United States »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Marriage is the bringing together of two people who love each other, no matter their gender. Despite what zealots argue, the union of two people is decided upon and carried out by no one other than those individuals; to pass judgment on what love is or how it may ... View Full Description
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Societal Causes of Divorce. »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper discusses some of the causes of divorce, and argues that a "culture of divorce," coupled with a lack of respect for marriage and the diminished influence of the church all contribute to the rising divorce rate. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Economic Realities of a Single Parent: One Woman’s Strategies for Economic Betterment »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page discussion of the emotional and rational healing which must accompany divorce for the single parent. The author traces the economic problems encountered by a single mother and the steps that mother takes to overcome those problems. Those steps center around pursuing a higher degree in nursing. Bibliography lists 4 ... View Full Description
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Sociological Theories in Regards to Divorce in Canada: An Examination of Five Newspaper Articles »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper examining social theories in regards to five Canadian newspaper articles on divorce. An examination of five recent articles found in Canadian newspapers regarding divorce in Canada has touched on several sociological theories. Largely, liberal feminism theories have been prevalent in regards to the accessibility of divorce to women which ... View Full Description
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Soul/Body Duality »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page essay that considers the problem of mind or soul and body duality. The writer argues that the body/soul duality that runs throughout the course of Western cultural tradition is an erroneous concept that can be traced to male anxiety over his position in the natural scheme of things. The desire to separate ... View Full Description
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Strengthening the Family to Combat Family Violence »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper proposes that the nuclear family be strengthened in order to combat both domestic violence and child abuse. Each concept is discussed separately and clearly defined. Statistics are used to support assumptions that incidents of violence are more common in divorce situations. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Tannen's "Sex, Lies And Conversation" Agree »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Declaring how "most wives want their husbands to be, first and foremost, conversational partners, but few husbands share this expectation of their wives," Deborah Tannen sums up in a single sentence what serves as the primary disconnect of expectations that exists between the genders. Her article "Sex, Lies and ... View Full Description
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The Effect of Divorce on Depression Among Children »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page (M.L.A. style) proposal for researching the connection between divorce and depression among children. The divorce rate continues to increase, as does teen suicide and reports of depression in children. Many of today’s children are living with or through divorce, and some researchers maintain that we are creating divorce-engendered depression in ... View Full Description
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The Effects of Divorce on Children »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page discussion of the effects of divorce on children. Emphasizes that these impacts are numerous and diverse and include both short and long-term psychological, social, academic, and behavioral problems which vary according to a number of factors specific to the divorce. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Effects of Divorce on Female Adolescent Sexuality »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at study questions and a hypothesis regarding the effects of parental divorce on girls. Relevant literature is reviewed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Female Advantage in New York Divorce Cases »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper argues that women have an advantage in New York divorce cases. Divorce is discussed in general. Statistics are provided. A brief outline is included. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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The Change in Marriage Ceremonies and Marriage Social Structures in Latin America Before and After the Spanish Invasion and Introduction of the Catholic Church »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing the change in marital ceremonies and structure before and after the Spanish invasion and the introduction of the Catholic Church in Latin America. The traditional marriage ceremonies and marriage social structures which occurred in the communities of the Indians of Latin America before the arrival and the instigation ... View Full Description
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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AND ABSENTEE PARENTISM »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper describes the cultural differences which may be leading to absentee parentism and divorce rates in various ethnic groups. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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THE IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN »

Number of pages 8

This 8-page paper discusses the impact of divorce on children, both from a short-term and long-term perspective. Bibliography lists 11 sources. View Full Description
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The Impact of Divorce on Women. »

Number of pages 7

(7 pp) the divorce rate in the United States is the highest in the world. Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. Sixty-seven percent of all second marriages end in divorce. 90% of divorced mothers have custody of their children (even if they did not receive it in court). 60% of ... View Full Description
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The Importance of Fathers »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper takes a look at the problem of homelessness, how that is exacerbated by divorce and absent fatherhood, and finally the importance of fathers. A direct relationship between lack of an intact family and homelessness. An outline is included Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Negative Aspects of Divorce »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which argues that divorce is bad. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Presence of God and Morality in “Frankenstein” »

Number of pages 6

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of the themes in "Frankenstein". Specifically, the advocation of a morality divorced from God is explored. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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The Rebirth Of Feminism And The Emergence Of The Women's Movement: 1955-1975 »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Priorities began to take shape in the middle of the twentieth century that had never before been addressed. Women were prepared to put all aspects of their lives on hold as a means by which to fulfill their professional desires; however, this was not to bode well with the ... View Full Description
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The Relationship Between Divorce and Poverty »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper evaluates divorce and poverty and contemplates whether or not one causes the other. The bulk of this paper is a literature review. The information is evaluated and a conclusion is reached. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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