Divorce: It's not whether you fight, but how you fight

[classicman]

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Or how about: each person has to show they are more than capable of making a living and supporting their children on their own, should the time present itself. Also, each person must write an essay about one unselfish act they've committed in their lifetime.

Not always applicable - still some single income households out there. Many want one parent home to actually raise their own children.

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Then you have alimony! WTF is alimony? You want to live in the manner to which you've become accustomed? Then get a fucking job, this isn't 1850 anymore.

What about typically the woman, who agreed to forgo a career to raise the kids and then for whatever reason, gets divorced. Isn't it only fair to receive some compensation until such time as she can perhaps get educated and or trained in some way to make a living and support herself and the kids? To expect someone to become instantly self-reliant isn't realistic - IMO.