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Question
Ray, aged 46, married but living apart from his wife, had an affair in with his secretary, Linda aged 19. Out of this relationship a child was born and the couple, Ray and Linda, got married in 1979. Ray is a wealthy businessman and the couple took up residence on one of his estates. Linda was left alone with during the day and sometimes until late at night. After a stormy period and much quarrelling, Linda started going out with other men, the marriage broke down and they were divorced in 1983. Ray had also been seeing Michele, the daughter of a friend, since she was 14 and bore him a child in 1983 before he was divorced the second time, when she was 18.
Give the legal terms used to describe the relationship between Ray and Linda in 1976.
What legally accepted action would Ray have had to take in order to marry Linda?
Give three reasons why you think Linda started going out with other men?
What reason can you deduce from the story which suggests the cause of the breakdown of Ray's first marriage?
Suggest three activity that the couple can engage in to make their marriage stronger.