Divorce, Alimony & Affairs | Myths, Facts & Legal Rights | Advocate Saraa Devan | Priya Pal

Why are divorce rates increasing? Why are more women filing for divorce today? Is communication the key to saving a marriage? In this thought-provoking episode, Priya Pal sits down with Saraa Devan, Advocate & Specialist in Family and Relationship Counselling, to explore the legal and emotional realities of modern relationships. From the rising divorce rate and changing expectations in marriage to alimony, child custody, affairs, family involvement, child-free marriages, and the legal process of divorce, this conversation offers practical insights backed by real legal experience. The discussion also examines how divorce impacts children, whether celebrity divorces influence society, and why respect, communication, and financial independence play an increasingly important role in relationships today. Whether you're married, planning to get married, or simply interested in understanding modern relationships and family law, this episode provides valuable perspectives, legal clarity, and practical advice. #Priyapal #saraadevan #Divorce #Marriage #RelationshipAdvice #FamilyLaw #Alimony #MarriageAdvice #Communication #Relationships #LegalAdvice #ModernMarriage #DivorceLaws Chapters 00:00 - Episode Highlights 01:26 - Introduction 03:15 - Why Are Divorce Rates Increasing? 06:26 - Top Reasons for Divorce 11:37 - Unmet Expectations & Family Interference 15:51 - Is an Affair Illegal? 18:02 - Alimony Explained: Who Should Pay? 24:11 - Child Custody: Rights or Revenge? 27:40 - How Divorce Affects Children 30:09 - Are Dowry Cases Still Common? 31:16 - How Long Does a Divorce Take? 34:34 - Can One Partner Delay a Divorce? 37:21 - Child-Free Marriages & Divorce 39:02 - Family's Role in Marriage 46:15 - Staying Together for the Children 48:21 - Do Celebrity Divorces Influence People? 50:18 - Living Together, But Apart 52:25 - Child-Free Trend & Population Decline 55:07 - Will Single Life Lead to Loneliness? 56:19 - Advocate's Reality Check 01:03:15 - Who Pays the Biggest Price? 01:05:50 - Closing Thoughts ------------------------- Dr. Palaniappan Manickam MD, MPH Gastroentrerologist, California. --- For English videos, please subscribe to our English channel:    / @drpal   Like us on Facebook:   / dr-pal-102856268051377   Follow us on Instagram:   / dr.pal.manickam   Follow us on Twitter:   / drpal_manickam   Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/Ask_Doc_Pal Email: [email protected] If you want to donate to AISHWARYAM TRUST, here are the details. https://www.aishwaryamtrust.com/