Originally Posted by
tlacoatl
No. Assets should be split down the middle.
Imagine if a woman gives up the job to look after the kids (yes even today thats not so outlandish!). The man earns more, but the woman raises the kids. She has contributed as much, if not more, to the marriage, so why should she get less?
As for alimony? difficult, She many have sacrificed her career to support the family, so is in a disadvantaged position compared to the man.
It sounds simple in theory, but in practise its much more complicated.