[Pern]

They have no right to half, the children, etc... You want out, fine. Leave. But I'm keeping everything.

Sorry, I have to disagree. I had a no-fault divorce with my first wife, and we have a kid together. Just because the woman and I don't get along, doesn't mean that I'm not entitled to visitation/custody of the boy. I pay support like a good parent should.

[meenie]

This is a direct attack against divorce lawyers. Think of the loss of income divorce attorneys would have if they cannot encourage the partners to clean the other's bank account and actually have to have a compelling reason to not try to work things out.

[Phantom Lord]

Let me clarify. The spouse that wants to 'get up and leave' shouldnt have the ability to take the kids with 'em.

If the spouse is requesting a divorce because of reasons such as spousal abuse, affairs, and other legitimate reasons for getting a divorce should clearly have the ability to fight for and get the kids.

But when a spouse decides to just cut and run to head for greener pastures, the spouse should not be able to pack the kids along.