RE: LeoThread 2026-05-14 14-24

Part 9/17:

Divorce remains costly—averaging between $15,000 and $30,000 in legal fees in the US alone—and the potential for losing assets discourages marriage, especially among those who have worked hard to build wealth. The high divorce rate (around 35-40% for first marriages in the US) and the financial aftermath make the legal structure of marriage seem like a gamble. Progressive financial independence, property ownership, and wealth accumulation exacerbate this aversion because divorce can mean significant financial loss.

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