So I hear the US is much much worse - I shudder to contemplate such unspeakable horrors - regardless here is my stories:

1 . Alimony logic (foreign lazy bride):

A If she doesn't have career prospects you must pay.

B If she has a good education then she gave up her career to be with you (4 year marriage only...) .. and you must pay!

2 . Kids logic:

A She kidnaps the kids and prevents visitation - the kids are bonded to their mother, fuck daddy.

B If daddy picks up the children and deliver them back to kindergarten next day - it is abuse, "confuses the children" and bad. Fuck daddy.

3 . Violence:

A Don't go forward with your claims of her abusing you because that signals a "high level of conflict" and then you, daddy, can't get shared custody.

B She accuses you of violence and you don't challenge it accusing her back - you are an abusive asshole.

Conclusion: All dads are deadbeat dads!