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Re:Divorce in the rich world is getting less nasty by synergy20 on Saturday January 22, 2022 @11:52AM (#30038309)
if one spouse/partner is taking care of the kids and house(i.e. not working), it's hard to get a plan for single.

some company does provide medical insurance for "partners", but most probably don't, and that's a big headache.

Re:Divorce in the rich world is getting less nasty by dragonwriter on Saturday January 22, 2022 @12:34PM (#30038811)
A lot that cover partners cover only registered domestic partnership, which was created as a lesser option to avoid providing same sex marriage, but has generally been retained because it's been adapted to other uses. But it's still a state-defined legal relationship, so if you are against that with marriage...
Re:Divorce in the rich world is getting less nasty by novok on Saturday January 22, 2022 @04:29PM (#30041003)
Also has a tax consequence, unlike 'married' health insurance.