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March 25, 2008
Where’s the equality part?
Men and women are equals. And after they get married to each other they should treat each other with utmost equality. They should give equal rights and also give enough freedom to each other. Both can have their own thoughts, expressions and also can have a career they think is right for them. They should not or need not interfere with each other’s career, and preferably men should not lay down rules and regulations to her spouse. These things would be so good, if only if they were true…
Recently talking to a friend of mine I happen to learn that men in Germany these days are afraid to get married. I asked why? And my friend said, women in Germany these days are on a business prowl. They get married to a man of a good career and money, and after a year or two file for a divorce. In the process the woman has nothing to lose, while the man lose half his fortune in the name of alimony or compensation!
I was going through Yahoo.com today, and they had put an interesting case study about the costliest divorces of Hollywood –
Michael Jordan and Junaita Vanoy
Michael Jordan, the basketball superstar, had to shell out $168 million to get divorce from his ex-wife, Juanita Vanoy, after 17 years of togetherness.
Neil Diamond and Marcia Murphey
Singer-songwriter Neil Diamond settled an estimated $150 million to Marcia Murphey, whom he married in 1969. They divorced in 1996. Diamond later said Murphey, his second wife, was 'worth every penny.' (Very well said)
Steven Spielberg and Amy Irving
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg's first marriage, to actress Amy Irving, ended in 1989 with his ex-spouse awarded roughly half of the filmmaker's fortune, about $100 million.
Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison
Movie star Harrison Ford has reportedly paid his second wife, Melissa Mathison, a whopping $85 million in a record-breaking divorce settlement.
Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva
Screen star Kevin Costner had an estimated $80 million settlement obtained by his first spouse, Cindy Silva, whose 16-year marriage to the actor spanned his peak earning years.
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman
When Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman parted in 2001 it was reported that, in dividing up their reputed fortune of $350 million, Kidman got $4.3 million, a five-bedroom mansion in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles and a house in Sydney, Australia. (I surely would want to be a born a beautiful girl in my next life)
John and Beverly Charman
Multi-millionaire businessman and an insurance magnate, John Charman, had been ordered to pay his former wife, Beverly Charman, 48 million pound ($97 million) after 27 years of marriage. It is the biggest divorce award in British legal history.
If men and women were equal, and if marriage brings the same level of happiness and grief to both, and if sexual need and contentment is equal for both – then why are only men made the prey to pay? Why don’t women pay any alimony in return?
I am sure men were dumb so far, and they won’t be in future. These days to save our asses we have something called pre-nuptial agreement wherein both the couple sign a document, which talks about provision for the division of property and wealth during dissolution of marriage.
So men - don’t get married in a hurry. If not a virginity test, at least sign a prenuptial agreement before getting married to save yourself from a probable bankruptcy!
Posted by Kenni at March 25, 2008 11:11 AM
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