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Originally Posted by Goldy1
I wonder if men ever get alimony.
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Short answer: Yes.
Longer answer: The system has a natural bias in most places, because there is a natural bias in more places. For example, it is uncommon that two spouses will make the same amount of money, so the one who makes more will end up paying alimony. We all know of the historical gap in female earnings compared to men.
Then, in the case of someone staying at home, that is also more often the woman in a marriage. So that person has NO income; you might as well have your checkbook in hand at the court.
Having said that, this is NOT gender exclusive; if there is evidence of an income difference in the other direction, then a man can get financial support; however, this usually becomes tied up in who gains custody of children, and therefore child support etc.
I think more lawyers should take into account the logistical parts of a divorce, and not just the financial settlement (there are plenty of comedian jokes about this). But really, If one spouse gets to claim a certain lifestyle supplemental payment, then the other provider has just as much a right to non-financial supplemental payments. If enough people did that, thet the backlog alone might limit the alimony awarded (or rather, the aggressive nature with which it is sought).