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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There are all kinds of variables that could sway the argument and we could what if it to death, but the reality is that in a divorce keeping the children closest to the life that they lived before, both in terms of finances and daily routine, is what is best for the children and will help them through a transitional phase. If a parent can't see that, than I would say that they probably aren't the best choice for primary custody regardless of their income. (of course this assumes non abuse situations, healthy loving parents, etc)
SUS
That's an unfounded nasty accusation, not surprising coming from you based on your other posts in this thread. I would not date or marry someone who was divorced.
SUS
I didn't obsess over every nap and poop with number 1 or 2, but they were both good eaters and sleepers. Number 3 is neither and I do. I obsessed over every word with 1 and 2 (early and late respectively) I don't with number 3. The focus may change, but the level of intensity hasn't. At least for me.
SUS
Oh no, I think the norm is to obsess less with each child over infant/toddler things.
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