Jeremy's Parents Have Divorced

question 119

Multiple Choice

Jeremy's parents have divorced.If Jeremy's situation is typical of many divorced families,he can expect that

• A)his mother will have less money than when she was married.
• B)his mother will have more money than when she was married,due to child support and alimony payments.
• C)his standard of living will increase slightly.
• D)None of these will happen.

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