Divorce

“Helping Children Adjust to Divorce” (Kristi Tanner)

“Research indicates that many of the harmful effects of divorce can be lessened when parents make a concerted effort to keep the best interests of their children as their first priority. Here are some ideas that can help children adjust to divorce”

“Moving Forward After Divorce” (Linda Hunter Adams)

What neighbors, the ward family, and individual friends and family can do to bless the lives of their brothers and sisters who are moving forward after divorce. “Because divorce has such serious consequences and involves the dissolution of covenants, a couple should make their final decision only after calling on the Lord, working with their bishop, and, if possible, seeing qualified secular counselors. We as outsiders should not judge the decision but should help the people affected move on. Family, friends, and neighbors can be of great support during this period.”

“Moving Ahead After Divorce as an Adult” (Sarah Taylor)

Practical strategies for choosing a positive approach to adjustment, healing from the pain of divorce, and moving on.  “The changes after divorce are so pervasive and so profound that most people find the adjustment very challenging [thus] as you take time to heal and then move on, you will find you can live a happy and fulfilling life, even though it has taken a path different than you imagined.”

“Marriage Crossroads: Why Divorce is Often Not the Best Option” (Brent A. Barlow)
Rationale, resources, references and 13 points to consider if you are at the marriage crossroads and trying to decide whether to divorce or stay married

“One Divorce Book, 2 Marriage Books” (Alan J. Hawkins)
A book review and analysis of the issues of divorce and marriage including “The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce,” “The Case for Marriage,” and “Beyond the Myth of Marital Happiness”

“Rebuilding My Life After Divorce” (Jackie Witzel)
“When my husband left, I faced life as a single mother with 10 children looking to me for answers.”

“Covenant Marriage” (Elder Bruce C. Hafen)
“When troubles come, the parties to a contractual marriage seek happiness by walking away… But when troubles come to a covenant marriage, the husband and wife work them through.”

“Divorce” (Dallin H. Oaks)
“A good marriage does not require a perfect man or a perfect woman. It only requires a man and a woman committed to strive together toward perfection.”