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're right, both spouses have to agree on their own and each other's work statuses in order to stay married.
Maybe we deserve each other.
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You don't agree with either parent doing this or just the mom?
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Severance pay only lasts for a little while.
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I have had so much pressure to finish my degree and I am not ready yet. I want to concentrate on my children and finding our way not juggling my career, college and childcare. It can wait until they are in school. It doesn't have to be now.
Plus, I am wonderfully happy being underemployed. Devin allowed me to be underemployed while we were married :)
Kristi
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