What does it mean for you?

  1. If you have kids, you pay 30-40% of your income in Child support until the kid finishes their university (usually 22-23 years).

  2. You will most likely be a weekend parent.

  3. If your partner has not worked, you are liable for alimony payments on top of child support. Keep in mind "Child support" already has some alimony built into it.

  4. You are considered lucky if your partner does not make abuse allegations in order to sway the custody in their favor.

  5. Second/Third marriages have even higher rates of divorce, ranging in the 70-80% range.

So, what can I do to protect myself?

  1. Do not Cohabitate.
  2. Do not Get married.
  3. Do not have any kids.

What do I do with my free-time?

  1. Focus on your health and yourself. You are #1.
  2. Focus on your career.
  3. Develop hobbies. I started camping, bicycling, kayaking since my divorce started 2 years ago. I started reading and meditating more and finding more friends.

Link:https://www.wf-lawyers.com/divorce-statistics-and-facts/?fbclid=IwAR2gYqSiLAOaQYD6X0RuIZcvVThapbA1yoaProRZqn2ejZT6iPGAZbkg8GM