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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I'm not a SAHM, but I do work PT, not FT. By the time he returned, I was worn out from taking the kids to various lessons and activities, doing all the cooking, shopping, cleaning, errands, childcare, pet care, etc. Not to mention it SNOWED while he was gone, in April.
I think it's his turn to be extra nice to ME.
Dana
When I was working I would have to ask dh to do what needs doing. He did it, but the laundry room could have filled up with clothes from floor to ceiling and unless I asked him to put up a load of laundry he wouldn't. If I asked he did it. I just chalk it up as part of who he is and accept that if I want his help I will have to ask for it.
I don't really define that as a power struggle. A power struggle is when you both want something different and argue over who should have the final say in the matter and why.
Jenna
Did you actually read her post or just assume what you thought it said?
PumpkinAngel
SUS
I just wanted to say that I have very much appreciated your posts lately. I like the way you have articulated your many points and I like your "voice" here. I'm burnt out and need to move on. I don't think I can compete against what I imagine is some serious brainwashing from the past.
On that note, I'm going ice skating with my kids now.
<<"No. I am absolutely surprised though at the lack of gratitude on the part of SAHMs that the WOHPs' work is what enables them the luxury of not pursuing paid employment, as I mentioned earlier in one of my posts this morning.">>
Have you ever considered that the WOHP's might
Do you think it would beneficial to temporily remove a child from who they would be better of with for a short period of time, possibly changing their friends, etc and then moving them again for a final time?
I don't think it SHOULD be done, but that's what happens when parents divorce.
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