English Conversation Group-
Divorce

Today's Topic : Divorce

Vocabulary and Phrases:

annulment incompatibility common law marriage

custody divorce lawyer pre-nuptial agreement

joint custody step-parent single-parent

alimony child support ‘no-fault’ divorce

Discussion Questions:

What is the status of divorce in your country/culture? Legal or illegal? Common or uncommon? Accepted or not accepted? Is this changing?

What do you think are some of the main reasons for divorce (in your country? In the USA?)

In your opinion, what are some of the effects divorce has on children?

In your opinion, what could be done to decrease the divorce rate?

In your opinion, what factors should determine whether a mother or father gets custody of a child?