Divorce rulings on SAHM's alimony?
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Divorce rulings on SAHM's alimony?
| Thu, 04-29-2004 - 10:29pm |
I have seen this many times, and I am wondering what your guys' opinion on this. Of course with divorce rates so high we find couples with children in court all the time finding out what is entitled to mothers for alimony. The argument is, should SAHM's receive more alimony then WOHM's? This meaning SAHM's who have through the whole marriage stayed at home with the children while the fathers successeds in their careers. This also meaning if they are going to pursue a career after the fact is their income be significant enough compared to the EX since they have been out of the work force for years and has not gained experience in what ever career the would have pursued.
I personally know someone who went through the exsact same thing and had a hard time finding a job(with income compareable) after the divorse since she hadn't worked for 25yrs.
The question also arise, does the SAHM contribute to the Fathers success because they choose to stay home therefore they should receive a cut now that they are divorced (the same as many would if they were still married)?
Thoughts? Please state weather you are a SAHM or WOHM when you place your comments

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You forget, I've raised two kids from hand to mouth already and I grew up in a struggling household. I know the impact first hand. I understand they the researchers correct for SES before they publish study data. They know it matters and it does. Why wouldn't mom want what's best for her kids?
I'd also add that I think it's unbelievably patronizing that Felicia so frequently tags on the age of our younger posters (charlesmama, okmrsmommy) as a reason she can't believe anyone of her (and my) age should agree with them. She's flattering herself if she believes age = maturity of opinion or behavior.
Edited 5/3/2004 6:34 am ET ET by grimalkinskeeper
You keep misusing the word "nullifies," btw. Look it up.
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