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Are you just starting to consider marriage counseling or a separation, or have you already decided to divorce your spouse? You are not alone. Half of all marriages in America end in divorce, making it one of the most common marriage issues.

Divorce can be difficult on two people who made the promise to marry for life. It can also be hard on children whose parents are going through divorce. Divorce can be complicated, because it not only involves the division of people within the marriage, but often material goods such as a couple's home, cars, money, and possessions need to be divided.

Survivors recommend these resources for understanding the legal and emotional issues around divorce.

• Divorce for Dummies
• Divorce360.com
• Tips for Divorced Parents
• Talkaboutmarriage.com: Considering Divorce or Separation
• Mayoclinic.com: Marriage Counseling - Working Through Relationship Problems
• eHow.com: How Divorce Affects Children
• Divorce360.com: Beginning the Process

Divorce laws about property division, child custody and visitation, spousal support (alimony), and more can vary from state to state -- find out what the custody laws are in your state.

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