Newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump has begun making drastic changes just two days into his presidency. One of the latest reforms he is reportedly pushing involves the U.S. marriage and divorce laws, particularly regarding property division.
Reasons Behind Donald Trump’s Push for Marriage Law Reform
President Trump has vowed to change the divorce law, which he believes has been unfairly favoring women and financially burdening men in the United States. “Just because you get married to a rich man doesn’t mean you should automatically receive half of his wealth and end up rich after a divorce,” Trump stated.
He further criticized the current system, claiming that divorce has become a lucrative business for women in the U.S. and that it is time to put an end to it.
President Donald Trump Outlines His Proposed Changes
“If a woman marries a rich man, that doesn’t mean she should leave as a rich woman after divorce. If she needs financial support, the man may lend her a maximum of $1 million—but only if she has collateral. A million dollars is not a lot for a wealthy man, but it should be enough for the woman, considering she did not work for it,” he explained.
Trump made it clear that he believes in personal financial independence, even in marriage.
“If I’m worth $50 million, I’m not going to give you $25 million after a divorce. It’s my money, and I worked very hard for it. I don’t care if we’ve been married for six years, 25 years, or if we have children. If you can’t afford to take care of our children, leave them with me. Just because someone marries a successful person doesn’t mean they should end up living like royalty after a divorce,” he added.
This proposed reform has sparked widespread debate, with some praising Trump’s stance on financial fairness, while others argue that it undermines the economic security of spouses who contribute to a marriage in non-financial ways.
As discussions continue, legal experts and advocacy groups will likely weigh in on the potential impact of these changes on divorce settlements across the country.
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