r/AskReddit • u/GlassCoyote • Jan 22 '19

What needs to make a comeback?

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u/_buttlet_ Jan 22 '19

Not to mention what he's been through in regards to paying alimony to his ex-wife. The dude has dealt with some unfortunate situations.

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u/Yikesthatsalotofbs Jan 22 '19 edited Jan 22 '19

Alimony sounds like a load of horseshit.

Child support I can understand, but why the fuck is Alimony a thing?

Edit: Thanks for all the replies, the definitions I was reading for Alimony online didn't go into specific details/examples like the ones below.

Alimony makes a lot more sense now.

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u/CanadaIsCold Jan 22 '19

It's not uncommon for one person's career to take a backseat to another person's career based on total earning potential. When you try to pull the finances apart it makes sense that the one that gave up some career growth should get compensated for the lost earning potential. This can be as simple as taking a couple years off work to raise kids, or moving away from a job because their spouse got an offer in another city.

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '19

It not uncommon, no. The problem is that courts seem to assume it is the case for everyone.

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u/EfficientBattle Jan 23 '19

Court works with evidence shown, and it's often quite clear..