Why is alimony awarded in some divorce cases?

a. The wife may have devoted herself to the family and lost marketable skills.
b. The courts want to punish the husband.
c. It is cheaper than a lawyer.
d. Alimony is awarded for religious reasons.


Answer: a. The wife may have devoted herself to the family and lost marketable skills.

Sociology

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