Family ChangesObjective:To criticize vocabulary terms related to family changes.

Can you name any famous actors, actresses, musicians, celebrities, athletes, etc. who have gone through a public divorce?

What happened? Why did it happen?

Family VocabularyMarital separation

The living apart of two marriage partners

DivorceLegal way to end a marriageA judge or court decides the terms with

respect to property, custody, support, and assets.

Annulment Legal way to end a marriage in which it was

decided that a legally binding marriage actually was not (commonly through the church)- never happened

Family VocabularyDissolution

Legal way to end a marriage in which the marriage partners decide the terms with respect to property, custody, support, and assets

Single custodyArrangement in which one marriage partner

keep legal custody of the child/children Custodial parent

Parent with whom the child lives with Prenuptial Agreement (prenupt)

Provisions for division of property and spousal support in the event of divorce or breakup of marriage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7fIWkCDwkE

Family VocabularyJoint custody

Arrangement in which both parents keep legal custody of child/children (may live with one parent or alternative living arrangement – both parents maintain legal rights to make decisions about the health and well-being of the child)

Visitation rightsGuidelines set for the parent who does

not have legal custody of child/children to visit the child/children (sometimes very specific time and locations)

Family VocabularyBlended Family/Stepfamily

Consists of marriage partners who one or both had children from previous marriage, could together have a child

(sources of conflict could arise if rules are not set and consistent, children are not treated fairly in reference to allowance or finances)

COMMUNICATION IS A KEY IN ALL RELATIONSHIPS AND MUST BE MAINTAINED EVEN IF FAMILY CHANGES DO OCCUR!!!

Current trends in American divorce rates:

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Quiz next class…Quiz will be based on notes

from:Marriage handout / notes

Family Changes Vocabulary handout / notes