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Judge rules that pets are property and are not to be treated as children - "we tend not to purchase our children from breeders"

Judge rules dogs should not be treated like kids In a ruling that references butter knives, euthanasia and cats named Slimey and Oinky, a Saskatoon judge made an impassioned defence of the notion that, when it comes to the law, dogs should not be treated as though they were children.

The financial price of divorce having a disproportionate effect on those over 50 – especially women

Divorce remorse: Splitting up is hitting baby boomers hard in the pocket book — especially the women When women with children divorce, they often trade away retirement assets to hold onto the family home. But financial planners warn this can be a big mistake

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Cash rewards and recognition medals given to couples married at least 50 years.

Romanian couples get cash reward for 50-year marriages | Toronto Star Bucharest’s fifth district town hall says it has given each golden anniversary couple 1,000 lei ($255).

Germany is mulling legal recourse for men whose children were - unbeknownst to them - fathered by another man.

Proposed law would force German women to divulge adultery in child support disputes Women would be obliged to name 'the man who was present at the moment of conception' on request of a partner paying child support, according to the justice ministry

What happens when travelling with your children becomes a contentious issue?

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https://www.thestar.com/life/2016/06/21/more-men-opting-to-become-stay-at-home-dads.html

More men opting to become stay-at-home dads | Toronto Star Parents increasingly find that it makes more sense for the father to be primary caregiver

This is what a Grade 8 “relationship contract” looks like

https://www.thestar.com/life/2016/06/20/viral-grade-8-relationship-contract-offers-laughs-and-lessons.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/get-there/want-to-avoid-fighting-over-money-in-your-marriage-try-this-first/2016/06/10/ad3a8dc0-2bf7-11e6-9b37-42985f6a265c_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-cards_hp-card-business%3Ahomepage%2Fcard

Want to avoid fighting over money in your marriage? Try this first. A faith-based approach helps couples figure out whether they are a good financial fit.

Simplifying the divorce process by removing the need for a Judge

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/frances-government-wants-to-allow-divorce-without-a-judge/2016/05/17/6c7097fc-1c1c-11e6-82c2-a7dcb313287d_story.html

France's govt wants to allow divorce by mutual consent The French government plans to allow divorce by mutual consent to proceed without a judge, to simplify and accelerate the process.