After a divorce, in what situation do you feel the woman is entitled to alimony?

Question

Any situation? And for how long is she entitled to it in your opinion?

Answer 1

This is a question that I have just talked about with some of my family and friends..
I don't think anyone should get alimony Male/Female unless they are very wealthy and used to having the finer things in life or if for some reason the person is unable to work because of a physical problem(and being lazy doesn't count) I met a man a few months ago and he is about 80yrs. old..his wife of like 50 yrs. left him for another man and she was awarded alimony for the rest of her or his life unless she remarries..He is not wealthy..I wouldn't say he is poor but that is ridiculous..she is living with her boyfriend and the poor man has to give her money..Common sense tells you she will never remarry so he will haft to pay until the end!(CRAZY)
I have heard some people say that if a couple has kids the man/women should pay alimony..I don't agree. That is what child support is for!
I guess the law thinks if you get married that you basically take your spouse to raise like a child even if you divorce..
If it is awarded for a man/woman I think a year(max) is long enough for the X spouse to get their sh*t together and get a job or find another victim to support them!

Answer 2

Only if the marrage is a very old one like 3o+years. If she was a homemaker then he should pay alimony. This is something that is being phased out in my state. There is a thing now called 'spousal suport' but that is usually for just a few years so the woman can finish her education to get a decient job.
It is unusual to be granted lifetime alimony anymore.

Answer 3

If the husband put her in a position where she didnt work or had no realistic means to be able support herself financially she should be given alimony until she can reach the stage that she'll be self dependent.
Many men still expect their wives to stop working and give up their careers to raise the children so its only fair they be compensated.
Working woman shouldnt be entitled to alimony if they can support themselves.

Answer 4

This is a tough question because my parents are divorced so I'm kinda picky. BUT I think it depends on the cause of divorce.
If the man leaves the woman because SHE ran around, she gets nothing. And Vice - Versa.
BUT if the woman leaves the man because of abuse/infidelity, then she should get it all.
'There's more too it than that. Thats just an opinion.

Answer 5

if she has been a homemaker and was not guilty of adultry then she should be required to go to school or get a job and the alimony should stop when she is capable of supporting herself either has a degree or if she chooses not to get an education then no more then 6 months anyone should be able to find a job in that amount of time.

Answer 6

erm.. if the man cheats on his wife and has another woman outside is the reason for the divorce,then i think the woman has the right to alimony

Answer 7

I don't think I can answer this question. Man this is the best question ever! Your good! real good!!! I really can't think of any situation, but that doesn't,wait, health or if she helped him start a bussiness, something like that, and for as long as the judge says :) :) :) lol LOL Thank you for making me laugh!!! A lot & to think a lot lol

Answer 8

No ,don't even hint at paying alimony.Fight it as long and hard as you can.And if she gets it though the corts any why ,,quit your job,and take her back to cort to have it reduced thin go back to work,,,,TRY to collect alimony from her..Times has changed ,you may be able to make her pay you...

Answer 9

if the spouse cheated, then she or he should be entitled to it. for how long i would say 12 months top. just long enoush for him or her to save in order to get back on their feet again.

Answer 10

2 years only if she has if she has been a stay at home mom. Two years should be enough to prepare to get out into the workforce.