why should housewives b entitled to half of a man fortune. when they can't even support themselfs.?
962683
Marriage is or should be, a partnership in which people share equally. The man cannot work and have a neat home to live in unless someone is taking care of the home while he is gone. A wife does many things for a man that he would otherwise have to pay quite a bit of money for someone else to do. \n\nBack to the partnership. Many states now have a ruling that a husband and wife are equally responsible for all bills and assets accumulated by the couple during the time of the marriage (partnership)  I can't think of the exact name but it implies they must share everything if they split up. However, that means the wife does not get to keep a lions share of the property while the man lives in a dive and pays tons of child support or alimony. \n\nThat new law is more fair to both parties. They must divide up all things they got together and share all the bills.\n\nSo, in Wisconsin a woman is entitled to half a mans fortune but only if he acquired it while married to her.\nBut by the same token, she does not get the $100,000 house and make him pay for it while he lives in a tiny appartment or his car!!\n\nHope that clears that up for you....
95573
I think that it all depends on the couple and their expectations. If that is truly her desire then, that is what she should do. It is hard in this economy to sustain a family on a single income.
1094588
I think they have a right to their opinion esp if it's their own house. The guy has to live with everyday. (If your just dating) but if your married give it up guys your pretty much screwed.
388987
I feel that these woman are co-dependent.  They have always depended on men and other people and once you get into that habit it can be hard to break.  Thats why woman need to be independent and not depend on men so much.  Don't get me wrong, MEN ARE GREAT!!, but you need to be your own person to.
874701
Why would you want this?  Do you know what some of those freaks are like when they "order" a bride?  They can be total fruit cakes and abuse you.  I have heard stories about them locking their brides in the basement unless they are doing their work around the house.  I would not want to take a chance on getting bought by the wrong type of person.
236934
Because they cannot mentally handle a relationship with a man who will be present in their daily life. It is a survival mechanism. Women who have been emotionally or physically abused in the past are often drawn to such unrealistic unions. They don't actually have to "deal" with the physical aspect of the relationship and  they don't have to financially depend on the incarcerated partner, two of the hardest aspects of married life. Think about it, if they choose a person who is unavailable in every way, then there is no pressure for them to perfom in the role as an actual spouse or partner.
717926
You are absolutely correct...  If these people are so "hard working" then why do they take the first opportunity they see to not work?\n\nTo krystal_75034:  Your argument does not hold water.  I don't care if they "want what we have because they don't have it in their poverty stricken country," they are getting it illegally.  Are you telling me that if some guy rapes my wife, that's okay because he just wanted what I have and can't get it in his sexless marriage?  No!  It's illegal.  I don't understand why people can't understand the concept of laws.  Breaking the law makes you a criminal.  End of story.
762701
Be careful. Many of them are out to cheat guys off their money. They probably have a secret long term useless local boyfriend that they have to support and guess who's supporting them and their useless parasite boyfriend?!
522975
Yea, ladies are more compassionate than guys, you have that right. And I'm sure all moms would like to stay home all day and pick up after their dirty husbands, and watch over the kids, and take care of the whole house. I'm sure they would, really. But people have to make money. Gas, groceries, clothes, and just about everything else is costing way more, and that means that families can't live easily off of one income, unless the husband is a doctor, lawyer, or another super good paying job. And moms work hard--you seem to have very little respect for them.
687073
because the world would impload!!! duh!! \n\nsame reason why some, not all women need to be right all the time.. they dont want to admit that there not perfect.. my dear god.. what would happen if that wasnt true.. what would they ever do?!?!
444576
not all women are like that, some women pay for themselves or at least offer, perhaps you are dating the wrong type of women.
1002792
Hell no!  LOL!  I know, I know... some women are into that, but it ain't me.  Dating is an interview for marriage imo, and if he can't support me on a little thing like that... why would I expect him to be financially stable on anything else?  Now, later on in the relationship... after you've been together say, at least 6 months... then I could see helping a dude out if he needs it.  I've given my man $20 here and there for gas when he was having a rough time.  But in general, he knows how I feel about those things.  Luckily for me though, he feels the same way... has pride about providing for "his woman" or whatever.  heh.\n\nP.S. Why are you asking this?  Is it out of your own concern, or is it because he *refuses* to pay more than 50%?  Cause I think that makes a big difference in how it should be addressed...
82366
I don't see why they would. Some guys still have issues about being the breadwinner but a modern woman with her own home wouldn't want one of them anyway. I think that to most guys it will be a positive. It's a sign of stability and maturity. To the rest is will be a non-issue for a while at least.
1017321
This is something I have been asking myself for a long time. \n\nEverything you said and more is absolutely correct. The thing that bothers me the most is: men know this. And not only do men know this, they for some crazy reason get upset when the subject comes up. \n\nI mean if you know that women are considered less in this society and you know that women make less for the same jobs and you know that women still don't have equal rights, then why in the hell do you get upset when asked about it? As though, someone were trying to take something from you or something. I just don't get that at all.\n\nHere is an example that my sister experienced a few years ago: she went through a divorce. My mother's house was in her name and my mother sold the house so my sister had to file the paperwork. My sister's exhusband had to sign off on the paperwork even though his name was nowhere on the deed or financing, etc... He blackmailed 5 grand out of her over that for something he never paid a penny on. \n\nNow get this... we were told that in my state, NC, ONLY the MAN has that right. If he had been the one selling a house where her name was not on the deed etc... then he would not have had to get her to sign off on it.\n\nIn today's times, the women work all day too just like the man but then we come home, cook dinner, make sure the kid's homework is done, do the dishes, straighten up the house, bath the kids, etc... While the husband is usually either sitting on the couch watching sitcoms, playing on the computer, or maybe out tinkering with his car in the garage.\n\nAnd men STILL get upset when you bring this stuff up. I personally think the male brain is what is wrong with this world. They truly feel they are 'entitled' to be treated better than women just because they are men... \n\nThe world would be a much better place if we got rid of all the male leaders of this planet. We wouldn't have all this 'cock' fighting over stupid crap.\n\nFunny how when you start talking about 'equality' ppl start calling you a socialist. Also, there have been many many studies of the hostility a woman has to go through in professional male dominated areas. IE, my sister is a mechanical engineer and you would be amazed at the crap she has to tolerate.
1103562
They are equal before God but are given different roles.  One is not inferior to another.  \n\nMen must be responsible for the financial and spiritual well-being of the family.  If he is unable to do either, he is technically not allowed to marry.  The wife's money stays with her, she is not obligated to use any of it to support the family.  That's his job.  \n\nMen are to treat their wives as a jewel in their hands.  \n\nI think I'd much rather be a woman than a man...less pressure, fewer responsibilities.  In return all I'd have to do is to make family life pleasurable and the home a safe haven.  Not a bad deal I don't think.
1026629
If you are a guy, the court sets the amount. Its not your child's fault that you spend too much on a house. If you are the woman, that money is for your kid, not your house! Either way, you might need to think about a cheaper house or a better job. The courts give that payment for the child, not to reward or penalize you.
366924
because all they do is sit at home. alot of them dont work they just complain wile the spouse is at work making the money