Feminists: what is your opinion on women getting half of their spouses money?

Question

What is your opinion on women getting half of their spouses money and possessions, I.e cars, homes, land etc. When they did not contribute any money into financing these possessions or any work into accumulating the money earned by their spouse.

Answer 1

I wouldn't call myself a feminist, but here's what I think...



On one hand, it's a dumb law. This is the twenty first century and in this country, men and women are equal. It's divorce and either spouse could be at fault--the man should not have to give up his money because the two are splitting. He earned it, it's his.



On the other hand, I think people can agree men and women are not truly of equal status. Please note that following is not true for all women and men and there are plenty of exception. Men are competitive, ambitious, and biologically superior compared to women. They like a challenge, they like expressing dominance and can get back up on their feet quickly. They're aggressive. Women, on the other hand, tend to shy away from conflict. They're passive and want communication and understanding. Giving a woman who he must have loved half his money makes it very clear who the dominant supporter is. It's just another way to show that men are superior to women in character, finance, and status. So, I say this law is dumb no matter how you look at it.



Though, looking at it, in marriage, nothing is just the man's or just the woman's. Marriage is an agreement in which two people agree to share their lives and even possessions. They both know beforehand that divorce would be costly, especially on the supporter. Divorce courts, also, cannot strip either one of everything and leave the other in the streets while the other is home free.



This is a tough topic, but overall, I do think it's a dumb law that enforces inequality and irrational social expectations no matter how you look at it.

Answer 2

I think that everything should be split 50/50. It's only fair since the couple did things as a couple for the time they were married and they relied on one another in some way or other.



Just because the woman stayed at home and filled a different role she doesn't deserve to struggle. She was in that marriage just as much as the man was and he made his vows as well as her.



And for the record I am not feminist. I am just not cruel and cold hearted. Neither would I want a man to leave a marriage with nothing if the roles were reversed. We all need to get by. The government don't offer a lot of help any more and I know some people, both male and female completely financially destroyed from leaving a marriage.



EDIT: Yes I would be saying the same thing. I care about men just as much as I do women. You seem like a bitter individual and whatever I say you will be against it. Courts are corrupt places. It's all about judges and solicitors making money. I do not control the law, but if I did I would do my best to make sure that both parties felt safe in leaving a marriage.

Answer 3

I don't agree with that because the woman can also be the one with the wealth and half has to go to the spouse in a divorce, I have a son and am teaching him to get a prenuptial agreement. I was financially independent before I got married and earned it all on my on I'm not given half to no one but my children! Now if we earned it together than fair is fair you splint it. If we did not earn it together and there are children involved, contract to agree to provide for the children and request joint custody the other party has to earn there on income. I refuse to support an adult unless it is my child and they require my help in life.



I have been through the family court system and it is not fair towards most men, but men have taken a more active role in the lives of their children and the court is starting to recognize that. Unfortunately, some of these woman have taken total advantage of the court system for personal financial gain and not of the total interest of the child or children.

Answer 4

I agree with you. No ones an angel. His case sure he screwed around on his wife and wasn't nice. But theres two sides to every story. does that warrent half of his fortune to her. I think not. Lets just pretend here lets say she never had sex with him so she would no eventually he'd seek it outside the house so she lays in waiting for him to screw up so she can take all of his money. thats not right either. Because she didn' live up to her end of what he thought he was getting. Not saying she did this of course it was an example. But I think people who have money need an air tight pre nup. Fine she will get some money enough to keep her comfortable but some of these services are from out of space where they get half the fortune for doing what as you say he made the money. I think if she made him successful and had a hand in it then its fair she should get half of what they earned together. But in Tigers case he's the one who hit the ball and perfected his moves. Not like they wrote a book and calabirated together and then he takes all the money. that wouldn't be fair. But many women will not think that .. they think thats there prize for screwing me. You will pay type attitude. I think it needs to be re-evaluated. However she has been hurt and embarrrased and he should have something in the pre nup stating she will be taken care of .

Answer 5

As a feminist, I think women should be independent and self sufficient so that if their marriage doesn't work out, they don't have to worry about relying on their husband's money or possessions to get by. If there are children involved, that's a different story because both parents should be equally responsible. But that doesn't mean taking their husband's car upon leaving him.



Also, as a side note: as a feminist I believe in equal rights and opportunities for both men and women, not special treatment for women.

Answer 6

They support that kind of thing. Feminists completely skewed the legal system in women's favor and therefore make it very easy for women to be able to file for divorce for no good reason, obtain full custody of their children, and half (or even most) of everything that their husbands worked for.

Answer 7

If it's accumulated during marriage, the stuff is equally theirs. Marriage is a union of two people, not a separation of mine and yours. When you marry someone you agree to each put what you can into your life. If the woman is a housewife, she is contributing just as much as the man is.

Answer 8

That there are ways for men to protect themselves against it, and it doesn't happen as often as people think and it's kind of none of our business. What do you think about men who hit their wives?