. In 2010 I did a job for a 79 year old retired teacher in Toronto (Catholic School Board). He still kept in touch with many old students. 
He told me the majority of the males he had taught had been financially devastated by divorce as adults.  
I knew a guy who was 29 and lived for 2 years with his gf. 
He had to pay her $80 000 when they broke up because after 2 years she is considered common law. They had no kids. 
I'm sure its a joke to you Jane.