Divorce, in Dollars and Sense
Divorce doesn’t come cheap in America — and I’m not talking about lawyer fees. According to a new report, divorce in this country is costing taxpayers a whopping $112 billion a year. Of course, that number is not going to discourage folks who really want to split with their partners. But it might persuade our government to be a bit more pro-marriage. A worthwhile pursuit? Maggie Gallagher — columnist and author of The Case for Marriage — helps me add it all up.
