“HAPPILY EVER AFTER”? IN DIVORCE / SEPARATION EXPERIENCES

Abstract

Walt Disney‘s first animated series was in 1922 (David McGowan, 2010), and that was the first promise ever made by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures that there is a destiny called "happily ever after". Till then, we were raised to believe that one day our prince or princess charming will come and “they lived happily ever after†will be the ending of our love stories. Despite this, when one or both people's feelings started to change, divorce is the only possible solution to continue with their destiny “they lived happily ever afterâ€. Therefore, this study explored the impact of cultural narratives implanted in our society on committed relationships and divorce. The purpose of this study was to explore how matrimonial lawyer and marital therapist fulfil their ability to preserve the divorce/ separation objectivity by bringing a new changeover for a new beginning of their client's life. In addition, this research provided an initial review of how attorneys and marital therapists can use their skills to maintain objectivity in maintaining the essential obligations in their profession while handling divorce proceedings.