Family court judges have significant power and discretion, often leading to unfair outcomes for men, and marriage today has become a high-risk endeavor for men with minimal benefits
Questions to inspire discussion
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What are the major concerns for men in family court?
—Men are concerned about false accusations of abuse or control in divorce cases, as well as the ineffectiveness of prenups in protecting their assets.
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Why do men see marriage as a high-risk endeavor?
—Men see marriage as high-risk due to the potential financial loss in divorce, bias against receiving alimony, and the broad definition of domestic violence.
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Are prenuptial agreements effective in protecting men's assets?
—Prenuptial agreements may not offer much protection, especially when children are involved, as family court judges have the power to invalidate provisions based on their discretion.
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What are the financial implications of divorce for men?
—Men often go into debt and face challenges in challenging child support, as family law prioritizes the best interest of the child over biological paternity.
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Why are men hesitant to get married?
—Men are hesitant to get married due to the potential financial and legal consequences, such as paying child support for a child that isn't theirs, and the bias against men in family court.
Key insights
- ⚖️ Family court judges have significant power and discretion, often leading to unfair outcomes where men are forced to pay exorbitant amounts even if they win their case.
- 😱 False accusations in family court can have severe consequences, with many cases involving fabricated claims of abuse and control.
- 💔 "Courts are biased against men receiving alimony."
- 💔 "Marriage today has zero benefits for men with maximum risk."
- 💔 Paying child support for a child that isn't yours can be a devastating reality for divorced men.
- 💔 Imagine being forced to pay child support for a kid that is not yours or go to jail, despite DNA tests proving that the child isn't yours.
- 💍 "Nowadays, the risk involved in getting legally married are just way too high for men. And you really have to ask yourself, what's the point?"
- 💔 Legal marriage today has simply become the signing of a very complicated financial contract which under normal circumstances, you would never sign without an accountant and a lawyer present.
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