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Other

Plri: Legislative Efforts to Strengthen Marriage [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, written for the Public Law Research Institute, summarizes the changes made in laws by the states to strengthen the institution of marriage.
Article
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Marriage and Divorce

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Center for Health Statistic page provides basic stats on marriage and divorce as well as related links to more detailed information.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Divorce Mediation: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how mediation is applied in divorce cases. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Divorce Mediation."
Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Moral and Canonical Aspects of Marriage

For Students 9th - 10th
This New Advent article reviews the various aspects of the sacrament of Marriage from the point of view of the canon law of the Catholic Church. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be...
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Other

Divorce Reform: Covenant Marriage Links

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information as well as a number of links related to covenant marriage, which requires counseling before taking this step. The information is not too in-depth, but the links are extensive.
Website
PBS

Pbs: This Emotional Life: Intimate Relationships

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS features in-depth information on developing healthy intimate relationships including topics such as the importance of communication and divorce.
Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Changing Contexts of Parenting in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This lecture in sociology presented in 1999 describes changing trends in marriage, discusses the new kinds of family situations that have become prevalent today, and examines reasons why these changes are occurring.
Article
Curated OER

Cbc: Conservative Stronach Joins Liberals

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from 2005 when Canada Member of Parliament Belinda Stronach "crossed the floor" and became a member of the Liberal Party. This resource has the original press release of the event along with video and audio footage as both sides...
eBook
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Private Life of the Romans

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the book published in 1932 giving valuable details on the family life of Romans, the role of children and women, dress codes, water supplies, and much more.
Handout
Other

Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive but easily understood legal guide for noncitizens in Spanish and English. Though directed to immigrants to Maine, the basic principles apply to immigrants to any state in the United States.
Article
Other

Law and the Family: The Validity of Prenuptial Agreements [Doc]

For Students 9th - 10th
This legal article from New York Law Journal uses court cases to discuss the validity of these documents. The case law cited is from New York State. (Date of article: Dec. 22, 1998)

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