conspicuous consumption != financial commitment If you have the money to burn on a symbol without any particular utility (and, usually, a fractional resale val

conspicuous consumption != financial commitment If you have the money to burn on a symbol without any particular utility (and, usually, a fractional resale value that makes driving new car off the lot look like a relatively good investment), you may well also have the money to burn on a divorce lawyer. Some other form of marriage bond could potentially pop up, I suppose, but meanwhile we have laws which aren't mere gestures of financial commitment, they're enforceable obligations.