I am 75 years old retired lady. I have been married for 27 years to my husband but now
Iwant to file for Legal Separation. I can not afford to fle for Divorce. I need Alimony because I get only $514 income, from my SSS. My husband retirement income is almost $5000 a month. How can I go about it?
2006-07-14 17:24:27 · 6 answers · asked by Tina R 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Low income people have the ability to get free lawyers. You really have ot consult one. You need to protect your legal rights. He should pay you alimony. But I think you have to file for divorce to get it. Make him pay for the divorce , mine did. Make it part of the divorce agreement. a good lawyer can do this and will do it. Good Luck, Hon.
2006-07-14 17:29:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are much better off to consult with an attorney than to ask us. I think it depends on what state you are living in. If you live in a community property state like California, I believe even though you are separated you and he will still have to make some sort of financial arrangement - as everything that each of you acquired during the marriage is considered community property. Those things will have to be divided up as appropriate. Unless an attorney answers you on this board you need to call a divorce/family lawyer.
2006-07-15 00:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by ami 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File for the Divorce. You will be awarded 1/2 of all assets including his Pension =)
This is pretty standard in all 50 states.
FYI get a Really good ATTY. and you might get more then half.
Ask around and talk to women who have filed for divorce. and gotten good results. and were happy
2006-07-15 00:30:09 · answer #3 · answered by Sully 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is free legal advice in the yellow pages. also, there is free lawyers for low income if you qualify. where do you live? of course he has to keep up you're living standards. why are you divorcing? if you found someone "better" you might be in trouble.
2006-07-15 00:31:26 · answer #4 · answered by marieorria@prodigy.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It differs from state to state, check with a lawyer... you'll most likely get a free consultation so take full advantage of it.
2006-07-15 00:30:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
contrary to what people think there are NO FREE lawyers.
make sure you know that ahead of time.
2006-07-15 00:35:35 · answer #6 · answered by Queen Tina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋