Objective: To criticize vocabulary terms related to family changes.

Can you name any famous actors, actresses, musicians, celebrities, athletes, etc. who have gone through a public divorce? What happened? Why did it happen?

Family Vocabulary Marital separation The living apart of two marriage partners Divorce Legal way to end a marriage A judge or court decides the terms with respect to property, custody, support, and assets. Annulment Legal way to end a marriage in which it was decided that a legally binding marriage actually was not (commonly through the church)- never happened

Family Vocabulary Dissolution Legal way to end a marriage in which the marriage partners decide the terms with respect to property, custody, support, and assets Single custody Arrangement in which one marriage partner keep legal custody of the child/children Custodial parent Parent with whom the child lives with Prenuptial Agreement (prenupt) P rovisions for division of property and spousal support in the event of divorce or breakup of marriage. DwkE

Family Vocabulary Joint custody Arrangement in which both parents keep legal custody of child/children (may live with one parent or alternative living arrangement – both parents maintain legal rights to make decisions about the health and well-being of the child) Visitation rights Guidelines set for the parent who does not have legal custody of child/children to visit the child/children (sometimes very specific time and locations)

Family Vocabulary Blended Family/Stepfamily Consists of marriage partners who one or both had children from previous marriage, could together have a child (sources of conflict could arise if rules are not set and consistent, children are not treated fairly in reference to allowance or finances) COMMUNICATION IS A KEY IN ALL RELATIONSHIPS AND MUST BE MAINTAINED EVEN IF FAMILY CHANGES DO OCCUR!!!

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Quiz will be based on notes from: Marriage handout / notes Family Changes Vocabulary handout / notes