i quit my job last year, during this time i filed for divorce from my husband, due to the mounting bills and him not providing any child support or anything like that (he claims he has no money and no assets -- yeah right!!!) i recently got a part time job -- would there be a chance that i would have to pay HIM spousal support??
2006-11-10 14:16:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
In my unofficial, amature opinion....
I doubt it, but it depends on where you live. This is an INTERNATIONAL forum. So I will base my answer on what I've seen and read about in the United States.
"Spousal support" is very rare in this day and age. So I don't think you have anything to worry. If he is able bodied and not handicapped in any way, then he'll just have to work.
CHILD SUPPORT is another issue all together. YOUR CHILDREN DESERVE SUPPORT from their father even if the two of you are no longer together.
Get your children a pit bull of an attorney and get a child support order etched in stone. The CHILD SUPPORT is for your children, not you. The state and the feds can come after him even after your children turn eighteen. He is going deeper and deeper into debt by not paying child support.
Sic that attorney on him ASAP.
2006-11-10 14:22:27 · answer #1 · answered by WhatAmI? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In my case (U.S.) spousal support was influenced by the length of the marriage (if less than 10 years, support is generally for 1/2 the length of the marriage; if more than 10 years the court retains jurisdiction), how much money we both made, and for what percentage of time each of us has the child.
Because he makes significantly more than I do, and I have custody - support was roughly 48% of our combined income. In otherwords; take 48% of our combined income, subtract the child support, and the amount left is what spousal support amounted to.
I do know a woman who had to pay her husband support. She worked her butt off putting herself through college while supporting the family (he rarely worked). Then when she was finally done and had a good job, he filed for divorce and got alimony!
2006-11-10 15:14:59 · answer #2 · answered by I saw whatudid 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are so many rules with spousal support first off it depends on the state that you live. I know that in my state. To get spousal support there are alot of factors first they go off the length of the marriage second they go off the grounds of the divorce and third if you worked during the marriage if your husband supported you during the entire marriage than it is more likely to get support but if you worked during the marriage than the courts will look and that and know that you are able to work a full time job and support yourself.
2006-11-10 15:09:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most states have done away with spousal support, unless one or the other is handicapped, disabled, or physically unable to work. don't sweat it, if he can hold a job he doesn't get the money. plus to be sure if your state does or does not have it, call a lawyer out of the yellow pages, most will give you info like that free of charge. The receptionist would know.
2006-11-10 14:28:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's highly unlikely. I would like to ask why you quit your job. I don't understand how you could possibly afford to quit your job during the time you were filing for divorce. You quit your job, knowing that you will become a single parent, completely dependent on one income (yours), and go back to work only part-time?? This makes no sense at all to me.
Care to explain????
2006-11-10 14:56:28 · answer #5 · answered by peggy_weddendorf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you own a house together, he can ask for half the housenote.
That is if you move out. That happened to me but I never paid it. He bluffed. He was trying to get child custody. If he has a job I don't see how....crazy...can't get blood out of a turnip. And he is not paying child support so what is the deal? I feel your pain.
2006-11-10 14:23:01 · answer #6 · answered by lucy p 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO. I don't think you would what would you owe him spousal support for. He needs to be paying you cause you are the one with the kids.
2006-11-10 14:22:44 · answer #7 · answered by tessie35 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unlikely.
If you can prove that he quit working just to avoid support you can take him to court.
My X was ordered to get a job and make the money he has made for many many years.
Make sure you document everything and DON"T trust him.
Now is the time for you to make sure you get what you deserve from him.
2006-11-10 14:43:16 · answer #8 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're paying the bills and doing what you need to do for the family, then you don't owe him anything. Sweetheart, he owes you for everything you're worth. You don't owe him anything. He should pay you for all the bills that are mounting.
2006-11-10 14:22:08 · answer #9 · answered by ravensfan172003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
child support I would think so....but spousal support for him...ideally no...but you should seek a lawyer 'cause you never know...good luck..
2006-11-10 15:13:25 · answer #10 · answered by sayasyoulike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋