my parents are divorced.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Divorce, also known as dissolution of marriage, is the termination of a marriage or marital union, the canceling or reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country or state. Divorce laws vary considerably around the world, but in most countries divorce requires the sanction of a court or other authority in a legal process, which may involve issues of alimony (spousal support), child custody, child visitation / access, parenting time, child support, distribution of property, and division of debt. In most countries, monogamy is required by law, so divorce allows each former partner to marry another person; where polygyny is legal but polyandry is not, divorce allows the woman to marry another person. Divorce should not be confused with annulment, which declares the marriage null and void; with legal separation or \"de jure\" separation (a legal process by which a married couple may formalize a \"de facto\" separation while remaining legally married) or with \"de facto separation\" (a process where the spouses informally stop cohabiting). Reasons for divorce vary, from sexual incompatibility or lack of independence for one or both spouses to a personality clash.\n"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I know divorce is quite common in America, where it isn't that difficult to dissolve ones marital union. I have been married over 22 years, so I guess it's hard for me to understand why it can be so easy for some people."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Has divorce been around as long as the institution of marriage?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Divorce didn't become available for many years after marriage. Divorce laws vary around the world too. Most countries require a court to resolve many issues like child support, visitation, alimony, etc."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Is divorce prevalent in the United States?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Oh yes, with many reasons that one can divorce, such as infidelity, controlling spouse, financial issues, incompatibility, etc. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "What's the biggest issue that couples cite as causes for divorce?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Most cases are infidelity and financial issues. Of course, each state has different sets of rules on divorce, and some require that couples live apart for months before they will grant one."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Gosh I didn't know getting a divorce was so strict."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Some states are, some are not. The US allows people to divorce on the grounds of either fault or no fault, basically stated if you argue too much they will grant a divorce."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Ok so all you have to say is we argue and they'll grant it?"}]