At a Trump rally, John Russell interviews supporters focused on economic issues. Zoom's terms of service now involve AI scanning faces and voices. WeWork nears bankruptcy. Spencer Snyder discusses the consequences of right-wing divorce laws in the US.
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Trump fans at the rally were hyper focused on economic issues
Zoom's terms of service now require AI to scan your face and voice
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No Fault Divorce vs. Fault-Based Divorce
No fault divorce allows couples to dissolve their marriage without assigning blame, while fault-based divorce requires a specific reason for the divorce. In the past, divorce laws favored fault-based divorces and made it difficult to obtain a divorce. However, the introduction of no fault divorce laws has provided individuals with the freedom to end their marriage without proving wrongdoing.
Waiting Periods and Separation Requirements
In many states, there are waiting periods and separation requirements before a divorce can be granted, even in cases of no fault divorce. The length of the waiting period varies by state and may be influenced by factors such as the presence of children. Waiting periods aim to provide couples with an opportunity to reconcile or consider the consequences of divorce before finalizing the process.
Covenant Marriage
Covenant marriage is an option in some states where couples must undergo marriage counseling and comply with a longer separation period before a divorce can be granted. However, this option is not commonly chosen and is available only in a few states.
Debate Over No Fault Divorce Laws
While no fault divorce laws have provided individuals with more flexibility and autonomy in ending their marriages, there are debates about their impact. Some argue that no fault divorce laws have led to an increase in divorce rates and negative consequences for families. Others argue that these laws have actually decreased rates of suicide and domestic violence, providing individuals with the opportunity to leave unhealthy or abusive relationships.
This week we discuss a Trump rally with John Russell from More Perfect Union where his interviews found Trump fans hyper focused on economic issues, Zoom's terms of service now require you to allow AI to scan your face and voice, WeWork nears bankruptcy in a total business collapse, and Spencer Snyder explains the consequences of rightwing divorce laws in the US.