Dave
2007-12-24 18:39:41
Alimony is justified in cases where one spouse is a homemaker. That spouse could be either the man or the woman. Part of the value of a homemaker is that the other spouse is allowed greater ability to dedicate oneself to one’s job. The homemaker gives up his or her earnings potential. In case of divorce, this has value which should be compensated.
But has this person not already been compensated, in the form of having housing, food, utilities, and all other costs covered by the money from the employed partner?
