Divorce can be an overwhelming experience for many women because there are so many important decisions to be made at a time when stress levels are high and emotions are on edge. Divorce IS a very difficult and confusing time. When you're facing a divorce, it's easy to feeloverwhelmed by everything. Divorce can be complicated by a range of factors

It is natural for a woman to want to take revenge on a spouse who has been unfaithful or abusive. I felt that way myself long ago when I ended my six-month marriage with a man who was extremely violent. I would have allowed the police to take him away if he hadn?t fallen at my feet and begged for forgiveness.

Social psychologists argue that men are not biologically, emotionally and cognitively equipped to bring up children alone. Nature did not endow men with the facets to be single caretakers of children.

Sex is very important in any marriage, in any country at any time. There is no denial that marriage without sex is meaningless. Does sexless marriage always hint a divorce?

When we get married, we look forward to a long and very fruitful innings in life. It is great to have another individual with whom we can spend rest of our years together. We humans are insecure by nature. Most of us seek safety in numbers and hate to live in isolation. The institution of marriage is a response to this natural urge of ours to bond with another individual whom we like.

It is very difficult to always plan for the long term -- one never knows what is in store. Usually, we make decisions based on a current reality and hope it works out well.

When decided to end your marriage, the divorce is not like what shown on TV and not something you have ever imagined. However, these few steps will guide you ahead for a smoother transition.

Under the amendments to the Workplace Relations Act 1996 in effect since 27 March 2006, employees employed in businesses with fewer than 101 employees are no longer eligible to claim unfair dismissal.

On 7 May 2007 the Federal Government introduced the Fairness Test for workplace agreements. The stated aim of the test is to guarantee that protected award conditions, such as penalty rates and annual leave, are not traded off without adequate compensation. Employers and employees who are currently making an agreement need to be aware of the Fairness Test, if they are considering removing or modifying any or all protected award conditions.

Tax Laws Amendment (2006 Measures No 7) Bill 2006 passed through Parliament on 29 March 2007. It now awaits Royal Assent.