James you didn't read the story closely, the man she was married to her wasn't holding his end of the financial deal in the marriage. She worked multiple jobs. Before war the national guard was another opportunity for her to financially care for her family.
Caring for children is not easy but I somehow doubt that is the real issue. I'm guessing that her ex-husband might have had someone on the side while she was gone. Flame me I'm a cynic.
For the judge to say she chose career over family is wrong. She went to defend our country not a nine month stint at a health spa. I guess she should be lucky that she gets any time with her children at all considering what prince the judge is .
I agree she should appeal the decision.
If the ex-husband is the great stay at home dad then time will tell.
But I think she will be paying $765 per month in alimony. I don't think that's much money to live on with 2 kids. He is going to have to get some kind of job as well. Why didn't the judge question him as to his childcare arrangements when he is out in the workforce?