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‘This is a death sentence for me’: Florida Republican women say they will switch parties after DeSantis approves alimony law (www.orlandoweekly.com)

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'My fears are that they can take you back to court, and I don’t have the money for an attorney.'

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[–] Retix 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't understand where the women opposed to this law are coming from. I am no fan of DeSantis, but this law makes sense to me (as it was reported). They divorced their spouse and at some point, should t they move on with their lives? Get a job instead of relying on alimony. What would their plan have been should the previous spouse die?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I agree with the law as well as long as both of the married people are working. The problem comes in when one of those individuals is a stay at home parent for years. Trying to find a job or start a career may be damn near impossible.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

This could also impact women who have already given up certain assets in exchange for permanent alimony.