Reform is a freight train - get on board or get out of the way!

Dear readers:

I am thrilled to report that we have made much progress in the past few weeks, and there is a momentum building that is long-overdue yet much appreciated by OAR (Oregon Alimony Reform).  While we work tirelessly (well, that's not really true, we are pretty tired) to reform the broken, unfair and antiquated alimony system here in Oregon, we are also working with our brothers and sisters in Florida, New Jersey, Connecticut, North Carolina and elsewhere throughout the US to form a unified nationwide movement.

I am also happy to report that the forces who will likely oppose reform (the Oregon divorce lawyers) are aware of our progress.  This means we have already achieved one of our major objectives: getting the word out.  We are willing to engage in a conversation with the other side and hopefully some middle ground can be identified.

A special thanks goes out today to Jennifer and Nicole, my fellow 2nd Wives/new Girlfriends members.  Women are really a driving force of the reform movement, and I appreciate all they do.  These are strong, independent and proud professionals, who know that the alimony system is an insult to women in general.  The insidious nature of low expectations as illustrated by alimony can only harm women, not help them.  Or any recipient, be they male or female (though research shows over 96% of payers are men).

My day is swamped today with work so I will keep this short.  Thank you for reading.