Divorce lawyer James Sexton on why modern marriage feels unfair to men.
He says the man is expected to provide financially, protect, and be part of the family, all enforceable by the state. But the woman’s side (love, affection, sex, being a good mother) can’t be forced.
If he fails, he can go to jail. If she fails, nothing.
He told the story of an air traffic controller who lost his high-paying job due to anxiety after his mother died. The court still imputed his old salary for child support, leading to jail time when he couldn’t pay.
What’s your opinion, do you think the legal risks in marriage are unfairly stacked against men?