2 short essays （2-3pages Total）In 5 Hours

Essay 1

Explain the various types of custody arrangements for children and analyze the pluses and minuses of each. Describe also how the path of how a couple comes to a decision to divorce and their relationship post-divorce might impact the way in which they parent a child after divorce.

Essay 2

Using some of the material from the chapters about divorce and family life following divorce and any of the pertinent video clips, analyze the impact of divorce on families.  There are many ways you can go with this assignment, you will be graded on your reliance on course material as you form your thoughts and opinions about divorce.  You may incorporate your personal knowledge about divorce along with the course material.  In the process, be sure to answer the question about whether parents should stay together for the sake of the children.