Hawa said...
Here's how I see it:I believe the original intent of divorce settlements focused on protecting women financially. Long ago, a woman could (and often did) put her blood and sweat into a home but could be destitute if the man (provider) left..
And in general, I see that as a way to assign monetary value to "sweat equity" and intrinsic value. Face it. If a woman gives up her career to raise the family, tend to the home, or to help her husband build a business/brand, compensation is in order.
But women now have excellent opportunities to build successful careers. And divorce proceedings seem to underplay the woman's earning potential and overplay the monetary value of revenge.
Instead of divorce settlements that ensure a woman can start over after receiving fair value for her part in the marriage (e.g. building a business, etc), it seems the final price tag is meant to relay, "You don't know who you're messing with, honey."
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