[quote=briansd1]Ok, for the Piggs who are lovers of facts.

The divorce rate is 50%. What does that tell you of the chances of getting divorced and having to pay alimony and child support?

I guess people will always argue “I’m different. It’s different this time.” That’s what makes the world go ’round.[/quote]

50% just represents those who were pushed over the edge into divorce. I’d bet that at LEAST 50% of the half that remain married do so under duress – they can’t take the financial hit or don’t want to deal with the custody ramifications so they just muddle along in quiet desperation. Based on what I see around me, I think this latter state of affairs is even more common than divorce.