Topic: Divorce

5 true crime stories you don't want to miss

These five Edgar Award nominees are true-crime stories taken straight from real life.

Child brides: Will Saudi Arabia set age limit for marriage?

Saudi Arabia Justice Ministry is considering setting a minimum age for marriage. In 2009, Saudi courts refused to nullify the marriage of an 8-year old girl to a 58- year old man.

Valentine's Day: cost of romance rising for flower delivery, 4 other things

When you arrange for flower delivery or take a special someone out for dinner this Valentine's Day, it'll cost more than it did a year ago. That's the cold hard fact about a warmhearted and festive day, according official US inflation data.

But the rising cost may actually be a relatively small one: Those chocolate or flower prices haven't been rising at gas-pump-fast rates. Here's the official inflation tally of five common Valentine's Day activities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

5 romance novels perfect for beach reading

These five novels are shaped by secrets that come close to destroying relationships – and in some cases, lives – and yet honesty wins out.

10 most intriguing tablets of 2011

After a decade of shaky starts, tablet computers have finally arrived. Unlike their bulky, expensive parents, this current generation of slates boasts trim frames, gorgeous screens, and power-house specs. So, here are the 10 most intriguing tablets of 2011, in order of screen size.

Valentine's Day report: seven ways marriage is changing

It seems Valentine's Day, when 10 percent of all marriage proposals take place, is one of the few constants in the institution of marriage. Here are seven ways marriage has changed from 50 years ago, when marriage was between a man and a woman barely into their twenties, of the same race and social class, till death did them part.

"Damper" put on well-off, family-friendly community after suicide follows first Disney town murder

After first-ever Disney town murder another unrelated community crisis ends in a police standoff and a suicide. What happened in Celebration?

Elin Nordegren says her marriage was 'without trust and love'

Elin Nordegren told People magazine she and Tiger Woods tried for months to reconcile the relationship. She didn't hit Woods with golf clubs. In the end, a marriage 'without trust and love' wasn't good for anyone, Nordegren said.

Divorce is costly. The settlement need not be.

Divorce need not entail a fierce battle between partners. A collaborative approach can produce harmonious, creative, and lasting solutions.

Al and Tipper Gore: later-life divorces no longer uncommon

Al and Tipper Gore have announced that they are separating after 40 years of marriage. With Americans living longer, the number of divorces after decades of marriage is increasing.

With a quick divorce, Shoaib Malik marriage to Sania Mirza back on track

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik divorced his first wife Ayesha Siddiqui Wednesday, clearing the way for his pending marriage to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza. Muslim leaders agreed to end Malik's telephone marriage to Siddiqui.

Britain department store launches divorce registry service

One of Britain's largest department store chains in January launched a divorce registry service. Splitting couples can sign up for all the pots and pans a new single might need.

High divorce rates and teen pregnancy are worse in conservative states than liberal states

But moral panic won't help lower divorce rates and teen pregnancy in conservative states; education will.

In conservative Egypt, radio show targets stigma on divorced women

Mahasen Saber started 'Divorce radio' to reverse popular conceptions of divorced women, long stimatized in Egypt's conservative society, and create a supportive community.

A Tiger Woods lesson for the public: Infidelity hurts

The moral of the Tiger Woods story is that adultery leaves a trail of destruction. It can be avoided. 

Recession's silver lining: falling divorce rate

The US divorce rate declined for the first time since 2005, suggesting that more Americans may be sticking with marriage as a financial safety net, according to a new report.

Sarah Palin STILL not getting a divorce (in case you don't believe it)

Wedding dance video redux: the divorce

Japan: Sensei of post-marital arts

Italy's Berlusconi remains popular – though not with his wife

The economy is in tatters, he's been accused of having an affair with a teenager, and his wife announced her intentions to divorce in a newspaper, but Berlusconi's popularity remains strong.

Saudi women speak publicly about divorce

At a divorce forum, the first of its kind, women debated reforms to ensure better legal protections for women and children.

Marriages follow the ups and downs of the economy

During tough economic times, couples find that financial problems can affect their marriage.

Japanese men shout the oft-unsaid: 'I love you'

The Japan Aisaika ("Devoted Husbands") Organization wants men to view marriage as a relationship, not a status.