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Originally Posted by Locke
The percentage of deadbeat fathers shouldnt factor into other people's alimony and child support agreements.
Case by case people.
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Well put.
TBQH, until the physical requirements of pregnancy change, I think divorce courts will continue to favor the side of women. In most cases, during the pregnancy and after, the woman is physically unable to work and consequently pursue a career. There's a great deal of opportunity cost here. The man is "free" (at least, more free) to pursue a career and develop employable skills during this time. Not only that, but employers will favor giving important positions to men because they are not likely to up and "have kids".
This is the injustice that alimony is supposed to correct. Whether or not it does, and whether or not it does it well, are open to debate, but I'd like to see a better suggestion put forth.