Archive for July, 2006

China: Marriage Counseling Does Economy Good

In China, border police are being tasked with a new responsibility: marriage counseling.
“They say that happy people trust authorities and this makes the borders safer. Chen Weiming, director of the Ministry of Public Security’s frontier bureau, says,
“It provides a protective screen for the social and economic development of the country in this important strategic […]

Immigrant Marriages Stronger Than National Average

According to an article in the Star-Telegram, immigrants to the United States, especially from Mexico, have a significantly lower divorce rate than do indigenous Americans. Unfortunately, immigrants often assimilate to some of the more negative parts of American culture which include a higher divorce rate. This article highlights the need for counselors that are proficient […]

Britney Spears Seeking Marriage Counseling?

Britney Spears and her husband Kevin Federline have apparently renewed their efforts to making their marriage work by getting marriage counseling. According to an “insider” close to the couple, Life & Style is reporting that the couple will meet twice a week with a $1,000-an-hour marriage counselor in their Malibu, CA mansion.
Marriage counseling is a […]

Michigan Passes Laws Encouraging Premarital Counseling

The Michigan House passed laws encouraging couples to get premarital counseling by offering the incentive of getting their marriage license the same day if they received four hours of counseling. They also passed legislation requiring divorcing parents to complete a program on the effects of divorce on children.
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