Exploring the Root Causes of Family Breakdown in America
- ITIAHaiti
- Mar 23
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Updated: Mar 23
Exploring the Root Causes of Family Breakdown in America

While courts may not consider infidelity in divorce proceedings, the dynamics within a marital relationship significantly influence the outcomes of such cases. It is essential to examine the accountability for the deterioration of the marriage. In situations where one spouse initiates the dissolution of the relationship, the other partner is often placed in a problematic position characterized by emotional distress and uncertainty.
The ramifications of a spouse's actions are concerning, particularly when one party may benefit from the separation despite engaging in infidelity. It appears profoundly unjust that one spouse's choices, including cheating, can result in financial advantages. In contrast, the other spouse is left to navigate the repercussions, particularly regarding child support obligations, which become a business. Most uneducated spouses prefer to take a child from the other and rely on that income without thinking of the outcome of this child's future without family education.
This scenario prompts a broader inquiry into the structures of family life in American society. Pursuing solutions that strengthen familial connections and promote a healthier societal framework becomes imperative. Rather than solely focusing on the child support money mechanisms that become a business income, a concerted effort should be made to foster improved communication, understanding, and support within families. By doing so, avenues for healing and resilience may emerge, benefiting individuals and the wider community.
Wilsonn Telimo Lwi,
MPS, J.D