Why have alimony awards been reduced in recent years?
What will be an ideal response?
Prior to no-fault divorce laws, alimony was used as punishment for the person who had wronged the other in a divorce. However, now that couples do not need to show fault for a divorce, the courts are less likely to award alimony. In addition, if women now have equal rights with men, they should be able to support themselves economically.
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