'Till death us do part' 1 Explain the reasons for the rising divorce rate and identify the groups most at risk from divorce - and why.

'Till death us do part' - "What exactly is meant by the term 'death'? In early marriages, it referred to the death of a spouse, in more modern terms it can now mean the death of a relationship within a marriage. Values placed upon marriage vows have undertaken different views compared to the past three decades. We now have a more liberal view of marriage and divorce; it is no longer viewed by some as …

…in the rate and the current trend in divorce is a reflection of our attitudes toward human behaviour, socio-economic needs and self-respect. It should not reflect a nation negative of marriage as unified institution of the family unit. Those contemplating the act of marriage can now do so, with the knowledge that they have the individual freedom and human right to make informed choices on the engagement of the marriage, with state and societal support.