Marriage is grand.
Divorce is a hundred grand.........................
A year!
Would cost me that much each year of alimony
An Optimist is one looking forward to marriage.
A pessimist is a married optimist.
Divorce is a hundred grand…
$100k as the cost of a divorce?! Maybe early in the last century. Inflation lawyers, and the courts have driven the cost way up.
The typical cost of the divorce proceedings range from $7k to $15k.
Average child support costs range from $400 to $1200 per month, depending upon the state.
On average the wife will get 50% to 65% of the couple’s assets and, if alimony is awarded 50% to 65% of the husband’s pre-tax annual income.
So, if it is an uncontested divorce with no children, no assets, the husband makes $10k a year or less and plans on dying within 18 years of gettin divorced, you might keep the total cost to $100k or less.
Otherwise, depending upon your situation, it is either:
Cheaper to keep her, or
If it flys, floats, or f**cks it is better to rent than own.