International Child-Centered Divorce Month – Jan. 1, 2027

Expected International Child-Centered Divorce Month Deals

As a Cause holiday, International Child-Centered Divorce Month focuses on support and resources rather than commercial deals. Organizations like the Child-Centered Divorce Network offer free webinars, downloadable guides, and online communities for parents. Many family law firms, such as Cordell & Cordell or Schwartz & Schwartz, may offer free initial consultations or educational seminars on child-focused divorce strategies. Child therapy practices, like those affiliated with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), often promote awareness campaigns and provide access to therapists specializing in family transitions. Additionally, publishers of co-parenting books, such as New Harbinger Publications, might run special promotions on their resources. Look for local community centers and legal aid societies to host workshops and support groups throughout January. We will update this page with confirmed live resources and educational opportunities as January approaches.

History of International Child-Centered Divorce Month

In 2000 B.C., the first known divorce laws were written on clay tablets in ancient Mesopotamia. In ancient tribes, marriage and divorce laws were practiced similarly to laws today. For example, Inca couples began their relationship with a trial period during which a man had the option to send his partner home. However, once the marriage was formalized, the couple could not break up. As for the Inuit couples, divorce was strongly discouraged but not impossible to achieve. Spouses could ask for a divorce or swap their partners with a different couple, as long as all four parties involved agreed.

Divorce was regulated by religious authorities in the past. In the 7th century A.D., Muslims followed the Quran’s rules when getting divorced. According to the rules, a husband could divorce his wife whenever he wanted to without receiving the wife’s approval. The wife could only get a divorce with her husband’s approval. Similarly, the Catholic Church controlled divorce laws in 11th century Europe, where they banned divorce completely. In the Protestant Church divorce was only permissible in the case of adultery.

In the late 18th century, state and religion separated. This separation led to divorce laws being governed by secular courts. The French Revolution established many of the new divorce laws which allowed for divorce in several situations. These included adultery, violence, desertion, or mutual consent.

Most of these laws were partial to men over women. It was only in the 20th century when domestic violence by a husband against his wife was considered a valid reason for divorce.

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