You shouldn't abandon your family after a divorce.
Burton just lawfully ended his marriage with his wife, and they have two children together.
Burton wants to enjoy being single.
Burton joins a dating group specifically for single parents so that any future partners know he has kids right off the bat.
Burton makes sure his ex-wife gets full custody of their children, so he can concentrate on himself.
Burton's kids have Burton in their lives and are more likely to grow up well adjusted.
Burton's children grow up without their father and suffer emotionally.