I do see some legitimate opposition, but on balance the bill seems more fair than permanent alimony.
> I do see some legitimate opposition, but on balance the bill seems more fair than permanent alimony. <
Say a young wife puts her career goals aside to work, supporting her husband as he goes through medical school and then residency. Now they have a few kids. The wife’s career options have really decreased. But she doesn’t mind, based on the promises hubby made.
Then hubby meets a pretty nurse, and he demands a divorce. The couple has been married for, say, 8 years. I would think consideration must be given to that ex-wife beyond the number 8.
After all, the wife’s efforts were significant in helping the husband be a big money earner. And he’ll be earning for the next 30 years. Some sort of fair compromise must be reached here.
Side note: The above scenario is not a hypothetical. It describes a couple I knew.