In some instances, divorce could be beneficial to couples. It sometimes serves to improve the parties’ finances. Asides the high profile Hollywood divorces where the celebrity couple gets a divorce and many atimes the woman walks off with stupendous wealth. There was a case of a man, Jim Shank who had to divorce his wife of many years so that she could benefit more from Medicaid. Ironically, he was also recovering from prostate cancer at that time. Also, couples are contemplating suing for divorce in order to avoid Alternative Minimum Taxes. In some way, divorce also improves ones finances. Money rationed on three to four people in the past is now spent on one or two persons. Items or luxuries desired previously but not attainable are easily obtained once more money is available.
Sometimes, a divorce is required to help bring out the positivity in the children concerned. In a situation where one of the parents acts as a negative influence on a child through his/her irresponsible behaviors’, such as drug abuse, alcoholism, domestic violence ,infidelity and a host of other filthy behaviors. Also, instances where arguments and hostilities pervade the household A divorce could just be the way out. These children sometimes emerge from the traumatic experience of divorce more confident and with more mental strength. They acquire a greater sense of self-worth, and competence in a single parent setting. They have seen the mistakes and weaknesses of their parents. The last thing on their mind is to be caught in the web that led to the divorce of their parents .They become more compassionate, kinder and always ready to help their peers in need. In addition, maturity, a greater sense of responsibility and increased levels of spirituality is achieved by these children after experiencing their parents’ divorce.
Following a divorce, one of the parents might require working. One who has not worked before has to find a job, and the one previously working has to return back to work. At their respective work places, they are better off than their co-workers. In a bid to overcome their financial frailties a newfound passion is developed for their careers. They channel all their time and energy to their jobs. Sometimes, the divorced partner was the impediment to the other partner’s full concentration and dedication at work. With the source of worry, anxiety, and fear in their lives gone, it is always easy for them to focus at work, leading to greater productivity and increased quality of life.
In conclusion, contrary to the previous erroneous beliefs that divorce has no positive sides. It can be seen and noted that it could improve one’s finances, brings out the best in an individual, brings out the positive attitude in children concerned and also allows the parents to spend quality time with the children, increased levels of spirituality is sometimes attained. Also, the long lost freedom sacrificed on the altar of marriage is regained; happiness deprived in a bad marriage returns. Though, recently, the rates of divorce has dropped compared to what obtained in the 70s,divorce could increase in the nearest future due to factors like the increasing economic crises, policies like the alternative minimum taxes which is not married people friendly and a host of other factors.
References
Randi, Kaye. Brain-damaged woman at center of Wal-Mart Suit. 2008. CNN
Xin Lu. Could a Divorce Improve Your Finances? Wisebread Personal Finance. 2008.
Jeniffer. The Positive effects of divorce on children and parents. Divorce Coaching. December, 2008.
