As Seen in the Huffington Post … Is Alimony Offensive to Today’s Modern Woman or Modern Man?

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When the concepts of alimony were first constructed, we lived in a society where most women were unable to work outside of the home and earn a living. And divorce was based on fault. Therefore, if a marriage ended and the husband was at fault, the wife was left in need of permanent financial support or take to the streets. Spousal support (or, “alimony” as it is commonly referred) provided a mechanism to protect the women.  Read more …