Upload
joseph-singleton
View
213
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Family ChangesObjective: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 VocabularyMarital separation
The living apart of two marriage partners
DivorceLegal way to end a marriageA 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 VocabularyDissolution
Legal way to end a marriage in which the marriage partners decide the terms with respect to property, custody, support, and assets
Single custodyArrangement in which one marriage partner
keep legal custody of the child/children Custodial parent
Parent with whom the child lives with Prenuptial Agreement (prenupt)
Provisions for division of property and spousal support in the event of divorce or breakup of marriage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7fIWkCDwkE
Family VocabularyJoint 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 rightsGuidelines 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 VocabularyBlended 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!!!
Quiz next class…Quiz will be based on notes
from:Marriage handout / notes
Family Changes Vocabulary handout / notes