Want to save money? Stay Married.
@happythoughts (4109)
United States
May 16, 2008 12:22pm CST
Im an not saying that there is no reason to get a divorce. I just feel like we are running to the easy outs to often. Divorce is costly and can ruin your finances. My Bro in law is always telling my Hubby that it is " Cheaper to Keep Her".
"One of the greatest misunderstandings about divorce is the concept that all will be over quickly and that the two parties can get on with their lives as if it never happened. Unfortunately, divorce can take longer and cost more money than ever previously imaginable. The real facts are the average divorce process requires one to two years and varies in cost from several hundred on up to several thousand dollars.
Other financial ramifications involved could include a new rental or mortgage payment for a separated spouse as well as new alimony and/or child support payments to be made for both the short and long-term. In general, it is best to accept that change is on the horizon and act accordingly. In other words, be prepared for money to suddenly be in short supply." (Ivillage)
3 responses
@Pirate_Arg (472)
• South Africa
17 May 08
Wouldn't the best way to save money in this circumstance be to not get married in the first place? I know that when people get married, they don't think that they will ever want a divorce but it does happen anyway so why get married in the first place?
@happythoughts (4109)
• United States
27 May 08
That might save some money. It all depends on how people look at marriage.
@Pirate_Arg (472)
• South Africa
28 May 08
I suppose I see this as a valid solution because I am not really sold on the marriage concept. Mostly because I don't believe that anything (anything includes love) lasts forever.
The situation that I see marriage as a good option is where children are involved. Not that children can't be raised by single parents, I'm just saying that if both parents want to be most involved in their child's life, all living together is a good option. And what better way to stay together for the sake of the child than marriage with the huge costs involved in divorce?
@snowy22315 (209080)
• United States
19 May 08
The best thing when facing divorce is to try to go through a mediator so you don't end up with costly legal bills. Divorce indeed can be expensive,particulaly if the parties can't agree on anything.
@happythoughts (4109)
• United States
27 May 08
I have heard about mediators but not a lot. They seem to be a new thing.
@GreenMoo (11833)
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17 May 08
I do appreciate that divorce can be a costly business, but I feel that many couples make it more complicated than it really is by being unable to come to agreements themselves and so forcing the courts to do so on their behalf, thus costing extra time and money. A divorce can be quick and easy, if both parties agree in advance issues like property and custody issues.
Whatever the divorce costs, I'm sure those in an unhappy relationship would rather pay the money than stay in the relationship, regardless!
@happythoughts (4109)
• United States
27 May 08
There are easier ways. It can save a ton doing it all on your own, sometimes people just cant agree on the splitting of the things so they courts need to be more involved.
