Dividing out the wealth in divorce. ( Archived) (10)

I have recently read about many divorces where there are divisions about the distribution of the accumulated wealth. There is a now a case in question whereby someone delved too deeply into the husband's finances causing hidden wealth to be discovered.

If a woman has put her life and sometimes career on the back burner to raise the family and be a social support to the husband after many years of marriage, surely she is entitled to a decent settlement.We all know that there are those out there who would rip the shirt off a man's back,but in the most genuine of cases ,how far should they be allowed to "dig" to uncover the family finances.What's your take on this?

depends , how many years they were together , what did he had before the marriage

I think it should be 50/50...if they had kids,and the marriage lasted a long time..raising kids and taking care of the home is like a job to..Example:if she did this out of the home she would be getting a pay check every week...just my opinion

I agree with you.There was a case in question where a couple lived quite modestly for years then got divorced and she received a paltry sum. Some time later she discovered that he had been living a double life during the marriage,lived in a huge house and had since married the other woman!

Hi Best..

I believe anything acculmalated during the marriage should be split evenly, yes. As regards assets brought IN to the marriage, which are in one name, I dont feel that the spouse has a claim, morally.

I believe in Lump Sum Settlements. I dont believe in alimony for the ex-wife. Child support, of course, but not ongoing alimony for an ex-spouse. Agree to a lump sum payment, and then move on, with ties firmly cut.

Thats the cleanest way, in my opinion.

Have to agree in principle,and yes get it cut and dried.Unfortunately there appear to be some devious couples out there.By the way sometimes it's the women that need to be open about money too,as they can also be high earners.

Each situation is unique so the 50-50 might not work for everyone but if there is one who stayed at home and took care for the family then that person should get more than 50 % because that person has to get a education and a job and that will not be easy for him/her because of the global cometition.

The wealth can be divided but


How do we divide our children?
How do we divide our friends?
How do we divide our families?

that is just heartbreaking.

In my state, it is a 50/50 state. My divorce I had to give up half my retirement to him, as he didn't have one. I raised 4 kids and always worked, so I did double duty and still lost half my 401K.
Sometimes, it's fair and sometimes I don't think it is.

I hear what you are saying but this was just a wealth issue.