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Alimony Racket Debate Fades as Divorces Rise
A 1920s inquiry notes more divorces but fewer wives seek alimony. It traces laws across states, cites cases like Henry Mandel, Giuseppe Bamboschek, and explains two settlement paths: court ordered alimony or private agreements. The piece argues racketeering is rarer among the rich and highlights legal variability by jurisdiction.
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Henry Mandel
Mandel
Giuseppe Bamboschek
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