Joise is divorcing Clarence. It is a bitter divorce because of dalliances on the part of both parties. However, Joise is more aggrieved than Clarence and wants to make sure Clarence pays dearly. She wants alimony for life, if possible. She has a good job, a few modest investments, and a little "slush" fund stashed away. What are her chances of getting what she wants?

a. Very good. She's a woman and deserves payment just because she is a woman
b. Very good. He cheated on her first.
c. Not too good. She is employed and has investments, not to mention the "slush" fund.
d. Impossible, because the dalliances were on both sides.


c

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