Half ?!?!?!

So your basically saying that her contribution to the household means nothing. This is not a woman that just married him 5 years ago. I mean she was with this man for almost 30 years. Can you imagine??? Have you seen the news over the years of the stuff Mel got into. He was an alcoholic. Do you know what its like to live with an alcoholic and drug addict? I think she is entitled to that money.

I can imagine 30 yrs and I couldn't imagine letting my husband go after that long of a time. Like I said I don't know their story. I don't know why they ended. There are a few reasons I would feel like she should get half like if he was cheating or beating her or something like that. If they just decided to go their own ways then I think that he should make sure that her and the kids live a comfortable life and have everything they want.

ETA:  I told you I better take cover . SAM SEE WHAT YOU DID. LOL

Hell yeah she should get half. She put up with his shinangans for almost 30 years and bore him countless of children. UM Yeah ante up Mel.

They were married for almost 30 years and she gave birth to 7 kids for him so yes she deserves half of their money.  Hopefully, the divorce won't get ugly for the sake of all their children.  I mean dang, as long as they have been together they should have a mutual respect and let this divorce be over soon and as painless as a divorce can be.

Give up the half and keep it moving.

I am not going to kid myself and assume this woman has not "worked" in this marriage. Just cause the paychecks came in his name, so what. You know how many kids they have? Seven. Including a set of twins. Now, while he worked, who took care of those chil'ren? And who is to say she did not work at all? Often times, family members do accounting, maintain other financial affairs, management or even argue on behalf of their loved ones who attempt to abuse them.

I am sure she had to host parties, go to mess she did not want to go to and be his barbie doll. It comes with the terroritory of any well-known man. You smile alot.
He recently also had those drinking charges. Cant recall the result of them, buttera...It aint sound good.

She should get all she can. 28 years of your life is a long time.

If you were with that person when they had nothing you deserve half when you walk.  Now if you come on the scene after the money has been made you should get half of what was earned during the marriage.  I don't think anyone should be able to take half of what was already in your pocket when you met. 

Key Words "SHE FILED" hell naw she doesn't deserve half!

How could any self respecting woman feel good about taking that much money knowing what is really going on, sorry emotional support ain't worth half??!! I personally couldn't do it knowing he was the one that REALLY worked for it

Come on now!

a woman made this reply? AMAZING