Divorce

Pregnant women in Missouri can't get divorced. Critics say it fuels domestic violence

5:00am May 03, 2024

by Katia Riddle

The state's law requires women seeking divorce to disclose whether they're pregnant — and state judges won't finalize divorces during a pregnancy. Texas and Arkansas have similar laws on the books.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady walks with Gisele Bundchen on the field in February 2021 after winning the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Quarterback Tom Brady and model Gisele Bundchen announce their divorce after 13 years

12:28pm October 28, 2022

by The Associated Press

Brady and Bundchen posted statements on Instagram Friday, with each saying they had "amicably" reached the decision, months after Brady's decision to unretire. They have two children together.

Some Muslims protested against the Indian government Wednesday after it issued an executive order to make the practice of instant divorce a punishable offence.

India Makes Instant Divorce A Criminal Offense

3:59pm September 19, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

Muslim men could terminate their marriages by repeating "talaq," Arabic for "divorce," three times. The practice continued despite a Supreme Court rule outlawing it.

Anti-divorce protesters marched in Manila in February. The Philippine House of Representatives passed a bill in March that would legalize divorce.

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Divorce Is Prohibited In The Philippines, But Moves Are Underway To Legalize It

1:49pm May 23, 2018

by Michael Sullivan

The Philippines is one of only two countries where divorce remains illegal. But a new bill permitting it has passed the House. A recent survey found 53 percent of Filipinos favor allowing divorce.

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When Did Marriage Become So Hard?

9:00pm February 12, 2018

Marriage is hard — and there are signs it's become even harder in recent decades. We examine how long-term relationships have changed, and whether we might improve marriage by asking less of it.

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Couples now have intertwined digital lives, and so marital problems can lead to spying through specialized apps, keyboard loggers and GPS tracking technology.

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What To Do If Spyware Comes Up In Your Relationship

3:42pm January 04, 2018

by Mollie Simon

These days, couples may have intertwined digital lives. That can open the door to spying, through specialized apps and GPS tracking. Divorce lawyers offer tips on how to deal with it.

"I'd lost 60 pounds in the years since my passport picture had been taken and I hardly looked like myself," writes author Haroon Moghul. "Each time I approached a border, I feared I'd be denied a visa or, worse, deported."

An Encounter At A Passport Checkpoint Offers Respite From Depression's Grip

10:20am September 27, 2017

by Haroon Moghul

Newly divorced and suffering from depression, author Haroon Moghul moved to Dubai for a while, hoping to find a reason to live. Strangely enough, sharing a laugh over his "fat" passport photo helped.

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Activists hold signs during a protest against "triple talaq," the practice of instant divorce by Muslim men, in New Delhi on May 10. The country's Supreme Court has overruled the law permitting triple talaq.

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India's High Court Outlaws Practice Of Instant Divorce By Muslim Men

5:40pm August 22, 2017

The decision is a victory for women's rights advocates. Most Muslim countries have already reformed or banned "triple talaq," which allows husbands (and only husbands) to end marriages in moments.

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India's High Court Outlaws Practice Of Instant Divorce By Muslim Men

2:47pm August 22, 2017

The decision is a victory for women's rights advocates. Most Muslim countries have already reformed or banned "triple talaq," which allows husbands (and only husbands) to end marriages in moments.

Members of Congress and their staffs seeking health insurance this year could choose from among 57 gold plans (from four insurers) sold on D.C.'s small business marketplace.

What Happens To A Congressman's Health Insurance If Obamacare Goes Down?

12:50pm April 12, 2017

by Michelle Andrews

Under the Affordable Care Act, most members of Congress and staff who want to buy health insurance must buy it on the exchange. That requirement is not affected by bills aimed at replacing the ACA.