In 1975, 71.4% of the cases were filed by women, and in 1988, 65% were filed by women. The post divorce standard of living for women and children declines by 73% while the post divorce standard of living for men increases by 42%.
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Prepared for the American University, Justice Programs Office, in association. with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Drug Courts Program Office. May 1998. 1Associate Professor, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental. Health Institute, University of South Florida.