The laws of most states direct the courts to be concerned only about:

• The welfare of any children.
• The living standards of any children.
• The living standard of the spouse who has not worked outside the home (if one spouse was a homemaker). In many states, the concern is that each spouse, if not already working outside the home, becomes able support himself or herself as soon as possible.

The laws are not concerned about punishing wrongdoing spouses -- unless the spouse actually commits a crime in the course of the marriage.

So be prepared to work out your emotional issues with your therapist, your friends, or your family -- but not with a judge in court.

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