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Global Roundup of Divorce and Family News from Around the World
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May 2026 Global Roundup
Recent family related news included the importance of discussing money issues and attaining financial literacy prior to and during a marriage; the stress on a marriage from caring for aging parents; and devastating news from Afghanistan regarding gender discrimination and divorce.


April 2026 Global Roundup
Recent family related news included a change in divorce law coming from Virginia and Japan; musings on how family separation, due to divorce, should be considered; questions about the viability of marriage today in the U.S; and a look at the unusual move of using a Department of Justice plane in a parental kidnapping investigation.


March 2026 Global Roundup
Recent family related news included practical advice for women in abusive marriages and a look at the phenomenon of the “alpine divorce.” In China some young women are finding love with chatbots and avoiding romance with men and in the United States divorce is being seen by some trendsetters as an empowering move for women, instead of one of failure. Lastly, we learn that siblings, even growing up in the same household, are affected by a variety of factors that form them indi


February 2026 Global Roundup
Recent family related news included a look at an important study, Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences, a framework which successfully mitigates the long-term negative effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences. The benefits and pitfalls of “nesting” are discussed, as are seven signs of danger in a relationship – and ways to positively address them. Different forms of love, marriage and parenthood are being explored globally and some think that Americans cannot afford to


January 2026 Global Roundup
Recent family related news included a look at: what “divorce month” really means and a further exploration of “gray divorce.” Also topping the family news is the growth of apps matching individuals who are interested in finding a platonic co-parent, not a romantic partner, and the results of census research regarding the effects of divorce on children.


December 2025 Global Roundup
Recent family related news included a look at factors to consider when contemplating a divorce, including timing, finances and the welfare of the children. Also headlining the news are the challenges of navigating crypto currency during divorce and the stresses immigrant families face in the family court system in the U.K.
Lesley Friedland and the FamilyKind Team
Dec 29, 2025


November 2025 Global Roundup
Recent family related news included a look at: the decline in the rate of marriage in the United States; a rise in the number of single women over 30 deciding to parent on their own; and the phenomenon of the “quiet divorce.” Also in the family news were two clarion calls: one to end child marriage in America and another to have legal fees in a divorce paid for by the moneyed spouse.
Lesley Friedland and the FamilyKind Team
Nov 28, 2025


October 2025 Global Roundup
Recent family related news included a look at current divorce statistics and a deep dive into contemporary divorce trends. Also in the family news was a tipoff to troublesome signs to be aware of when planning the nuptials.
Lesley Friedland and the FamilyKind Team
Oct 30, 2025


September 2025 Global Roundup
Family related news included a focus on: late in life divorce; a parent’s role in helping children use A.I. to their advantage; and eight phrases couples can use to strengthen their relationship. Also in the news, is an in-depth look at a gay mother, and her adult daughter, working together to come to grips with their past.
Lesley Friedland and the FamilyKind Team
Sep 29, 2025
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