Mechelle Bronstein Dr. Prior English 1101M 31 January 2001 “Divorce: Today and Yesterday” Divorces are as common as marriages themselves. Couples marry and when something goes wrong in their relationship they divorce. Divorce is now a popular solution to problems that many couples have. In the past several years, the divorce rate has skyrocketed to a record high of almost fifty percent. It is also believed that the divorce rate is higher in the United States than …showed first 75 words of 1188 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1188 total…domestic violence and substance abuse are only a few of the many reasons for divorce. If a marriage is not improved it may not last. If counseling, communication and hard work cannot bridge the gap between a couple; then divorce is evident. Divorce in any means should be considered as the last option. Divorce is not the answer to all of a couples problems but it can be a helpful tool when necessary ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**