How does divorce affect the living standards of the former spouses?

a. Standard of living does not change significantly for either spouse.
b. The standard of living drops by 27 percent for women and goes up 10 percent for men.
c. The standard of living for men drops by 37 percent due to alimony and child support requirements.
d. The standard of living increases by 27 percent for women and drops 10 percent for men.


Ans: b. The standard of living drops by 27 percent for women and goes up 10 percent for men.

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