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THEY'RE DIVORCED

 Divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage. When someone says "they're divorced," it means that the two individuals who were once married are no longer legally tied to each other as a couple. This topic covers how to talk about divorce, its impact on relationships, and related vocabulary in English. Talking about divorce can be part of conversations about family, relationships, and personal life.


Grammar:

Present Simple Tense is commonly used to state facts about someone’s marital status:

  • Affirmative: They are divorced.
  • Negative: They aren’t still together. / They aren’t married anymore.
  • Questions: Are they divorced? / When did they get divorced?

Past Simple Tense is used to talk about the event of divorce:

  • Affirmative: They got divorced two years ago.
  • Negative: They didn’t divorce until 2021.
  • Questions: When did they decide to divorce?

Vocabulary:

  • Divorced – no longer married, legally separated
  • Separation – a period when a married couple decides to live apart before getting a divorce
  • Ex-husband / Ex-wife – the former spouse after a divorce
  • Custody – the legal right to care for a child after a divorce
  • Alimony – financial support given by one ex-spouse to the other after a divorce
  • Mutual agreement – a decision agreed upon by both parties in the divorce
  • Irreconcilable differences – a common reason for divorce when a couple cannot get along
  • Remarriage – marrying again after divorce

Useful Expressions:

  • "They’re divorced now."
  • "She’s divorced from her ex-husband."
  • "They got divorced last year."
  • "They’re no longer together."
  • "It was a mutual decision to separate."
  • "He has custody of the children."
  • "She receives alimony."
  • "They divorced because of irreconcilable differences."

Sentences:

  • Affirmative: They are divorced, but they still talk to each other.
  • Negative: They didn’t stay married for long.
  • Questions: When did they get divorced? / Are they still on good terms?

Questions and Answers:

  1. Q: Are they still together?
    A: No, they’re divorced.

  2. Q: When did they get divorced?
    A: They got divorced two years ago.

  3. Q: Does she have custody of the children?
    A: Yes, she has full custody.

  4. Q: Why did they divorce?
    A: They divorced because of irreconcilable differences.

  5. Q: Is he remarried now?
    A: No, he hasn’t remarried yet.


Conversation:

Sarah: I heard that John and Lucy aren’t together anymore.
Tom: Yeah, they’re divorced now.
Sarah: Really? When did that happen?
Tom: About a year ago. It was a mutual decision.
Sarah: That’s too bad. Do they have children?
Tom: Yes, but John has custody of the kids. Lucy moved to another city for work.
Sarah: That must be difficult for the kids.
Tom: It is, but they’re handling it well. They still see their mom on weekends.


Reading:

The Reality of Divorce in Modern Society

Divorce has become increasingly common in many parts of the world. People get divorced for many reasons, including financial difficulties, incompatibility, and irreconcilable differences. Divorce can be challenging for the people involved, especially if there are children. Often, custody of the children is granted to one parent, while the other may have visitation rights. Alimony and child support are also common outcomes of divorce. Despite the emotional and financial impact, many people find that divorce can lead to personal growth and better relationships in the future. It is no longer seen as a taboo topic, and discussions about divorce are part of everyday life.

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