A 'divorce calculator' to work out the cost of splitting up has been put online by the government leading to fears it will further erode the institution of marriage.
为了防止离婚时出现纠纷,很多年轻人选择在结婚前签订prenuptial agreement(婚前协议)。不少选择“和平分手”的夫妻会签订divorce settlement(离婚协议书),规定好有关division of property(财产分割)、custody and visitation of children(子女监护与探视)、spousal support(配偶赡养费)以及child support(子女抚养费)等问题。