Learning Objectives

6.1 Describe patterns in the prevalence of divorce
6.2 Discuss patterns in divorce demographics
6.3 Discuss the legal, parental, financial, social, and emotional components of relationship dissolution
6.4 Explain how and why parental relationship dissolution affects children and discuss how to support children through this process
6.5 Describe how relationship dissolution affects unmarried parents
6.6 Identify and describe the challenges faced by remarriages and blended families