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Marriage in the News
April 1999

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com

A look back at marriage in the news, April 1999.

Til Divorce do Us Part
Although not about anticipating a divorce, prenuptial agreements are being considered by more and more couples. Story from "CBS." (4/29/99)

Diana Ross has Separated from Husband
After 13 years of marriage and two children, Diana Ross has confirmed she has separated from her husband, Arne Naess. Story from the "Wall of Sound." (4/29/99)

E-mail Evidence Deadly in a Marriage
Although the marriage may be over, the e-mail posts live on to be used in divorce proceedings. Story from the "Seattle Times." (4/29/99)

Senate bill would give a break to couples who get premarriage counseling
If it passes, couples could save $50 on their marriage licenses, but the divorce filing fee would be increased $50. Story from the "Star Tribune." (4/28/99)

Wooing Catholics
Bill would alter convenant marriage counseling by removing divorce topic from pre-marital discussions. Story from the "Advocate Online." (4/28/99)

One Bank Account or Two?
Financial tips for Newlyweds. Story from "CNNFN." (4/27/99)

He Works/She Works
Will marriage survive as roles change? Story from the "Naples Daily News." (4/26/99)

Mary Steenburgen on Marriage
Her favorite painting is one done by husband Ted Danson. Story from the "Nando Times." (4/26/99)

Sex Over 50 OK
A new survey sponsored by ARHP shows that over two-thirds of Americans age 50 and older have active sex lives. Story from the "Fox News." (4/23/99)

Rabbi who Writes about Sex in News Again
Boteach writes that "when practiced with sanctity,love,and commitment,far from being an animalistic act, sex is humankind's loftiest pursuit.." Story from the "Star-Telegram." (4/23/99)

Marriage Plans compete with NATO Summit
Street closures, and other high security issues are creating havoc for a wedding planned last year in D.C. Story from the "Washington Post." (4/22/99)

Polygamy on Trial
A father is accused of beating his daughter because she tried to escape from an arranged marriage to his brother. Story from the "Fox News." (4/21/99)

Caught in the Middle
An American and a Serb exchange wedding vows in Cyprus. Story from the "Fox News." (4/20/99)

Marathon Marriage
Lots of well wishers along marathon route. Story from the "BBC News." (4/19/99)

Beige Green Cards Not so Easy to Get
Immigrant's marriage checked to make sure it isn't a scam. Story from the "Inquirer." (4/19/99)

It Takes Time
Adjusting to life without one's spouse after 58 years takes time. Story from the "Postnet News." (4/19/99)

Wedding World Theme Park
Australia's Gold Coast will soon be home to the world's first theme park dedicated to weddings. Story from the "The Age." (4/16/99)

Cure a Cold with Sex?
Ward off those colds and flu by having sex once or twice a week. Story from the "Detroit Free Press." (4/15/99)

Agassi and Shields Split
Andre filed for divorce stating 'incompatible in their tastes, natures, views, likes and dislikes, which have become widely separate and divergent.' Story from the "New York Post." (4/14/99)

Marriage and Science Mix
Dr. John Gottman's Love Lab at the University of Washington is dispelling myths about marriage. Story from "Newsweek." (4/13/99)

Louisiana's Quickie-Marriage Bill Questioned
It appears that there won't be any changes to the cooling off period or documentation required to get married. Story from the "Advocate Online." (4/13/99)

Support is Better than Competition
Working together to lose weight and have a healthier life style can be a challenge, but it also can bring about togetherness and teamwork in a marriage. Story from the "Dallas Morning News." (4/06/99)

1904 Egyptian Law Changed
Rapists will no longer go free if they marry their victims due to a decree issued by President Hosni Mubarak. Story from the "Toronto Sun." (4/06/99)

Royal Wedding Invites Public
This June, a possible 2000 people may be able to see the wedding procession of Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones. Story from the "Telegraph." (4/06/99)

Marriage Penalty to End?
Congress is looking at one proposal to end the tax penalty on married couples. Story from the "Enquirer.com." (4/05/99)

Divorce Papers filed by Joe Namath
Joe Namath married his wife, Tatiana in 1984. They have two children. Story from the "Naples Daily News." (4/05/99)

Nairobi Still Dealing with Domestic Violence
Some believe that many women are so browbeaten they don't know how to defend themselves or leave. Story from the "Africa News." (4/01/99)

Lori Singer Suing Husband
After 16 years of marriage, the actress has sued her husband, Richard Emery, for $20 million she says he misappropriated. Story from the "Newsday." (4/01/99)

Judge Cuts Payments to Mouthy Wife
In New York, a judge lowered marital support payments for a wife who had been bad-mouthing her estranged husband in front of their son. Story from the "Salt Lake Tribune." (4/01/99)

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