| Around the world, attitudes toward divorce have been | | | | For example, knowing the secrets for getting |
| shifting over the past few decades. In Western | | | | communication started is a first step. |
| cultures such as those found in the United States, | | | | 2. It all starts with looking into your own heart: Just as |
| Australia, and Europe, the divorce rate has been on | | | | communication requires at least two people, so do the |
| the rise since the 1960s and 1970s as taboos about | | | | existence relationship problems: problems are never |
| the possibility of divorce as a solution to marital | | | | one-sided. No matter how much your husband or wife |
| problems have lessened. | | | | seem to be frustrating, difficult and stubborn - they are |
| At the same time, while moving at a slower pace, the | | | | not the only factor here. It is important to also look into |
| divorce rate in countries such as India, Japan and Latin | | | | your own heart for solutions to your relationship |
| America has also been on the rise. This trend reflects | | | | challenges. Often, fixing a marriage means starting with |
| a combination of factors, including globalization, the rise | | | | ourselves. |
| of women's rights, and an overall awareness of life's | | | | 3. Serving the needs of your spouse can help your |
| possibilities in the face of adversity. | | | | own needs to get met: Paradoxically, when we serve |
| Indian divorce laws are followed variously depending | | | | others, we end up serving ourselves, too. Think for a |
| upon the community to which one belongs. For | | | | moment about the 2 or 3 things that are really |
| example, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains usually | | | | important to your spouse. These could be things |
| follow the divorce rules as per the Hindu Marriage Act | | | | related to your marriage, your children, or extended |
| of 1955. Meanwhile, Christians, Parsi and Muslims each | | | | family. Or, they may involve work or other activities |
| have their own guidelines and laws for divorce, | | | | outside of the home. |
| including the Indian Divorce Act of 1869 (Christians), and | | | | In any case, once you have gotten in touch with these |
| the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act of 1936 (Parsi). | | | | things that are important to your spouse, think about at |
| While divorce is increasingly an option considered by | | | | least one thing you could do today to help support that |
| Indian couples struggling with their marriage, it is not the | | | | thing. It may be a kind word or a kind deed. You will |
| only option. Sometimes, the best route is to try to | | | | find that, in helping your husband or wife to achieve his |
| make your marriage work. | | | | or her own goals, you will be creating a reservoir of |
| If you are looking for advice for Indian divorce, here | | | | good will that will encourage your spouse to support |
| are 3 tips for saving your marriage: | | | | your own needs and goals. |
| 1. Most marriages can be saved, given the right | | | | When looking for advice for Indian divorce, it is |
| know-how: Just as children do not come with an | | | | important to understand applicable Indian divorce laws |
| instruction manual, neither do marriages. While each of | | | | that would guide your own divorce. But, at the same |
| the great religious and ethnic traditions followed in India | | | | time, it is also advisable to add to your toolkit the skills |
| has its wisdom to draw on for a happy marriage, | | | | and attitudes that would be required to save your |
| sometimes what is needed is a set of tools that help | | | | marriage - in case that is the direction you want to go. |
| facilitate a better, happier and more satisfying marriage. | | | | |