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The debate begins with the premise that everything acquired during a marriage should be equally divided. The viewpoint that stay-at-home parents, particularly mothers, should receive 100% of assets and sustained alimony post-divorce was sharply criticized by others who argue for a balanced approach to asset distribution. Notably, about 80% of stay-at-home mothers reportedly face challenges with retirement savings, highlighting a significant financial vulnerability in this demographic.
However, critiques note that alimony is rarely collected in full—only approximately 17% of alimony awarded is actually received. Compounding this issue is the observation that post-divorce, 60% of men see financial improvement, while many women and children experience poverty.