Divorce May Be “Easy,” But It Isn’t Cheap

For many Americans, divorce is the easy way out. If your marriage is hard, just end it and move on. Often missed in the shuffle of pushing the Easy Button is the long term tolls divorce takes on both partners, and especially on any kids that may be involved. While these issues are well known, if not often ignored, a recent study shows an interesting data point: an immense financial burden on the public. A recent report shows that divorce and out-of-wedlock child birth has cost the American taxpayers $112B. That’s with billion with a “B”. Perhaps this will drive lawmakers to take marriage (and Dan Quayle) more seriously. Family deterioration is something they like to give lip service to, but no real action, but massive amounts of money they can no longer spend on pointless bridges and monuments usually gets their attention.