Do I have the right to demand financial support?

Question

I and my husband are separated. I have my job and he has his job with bigger salary.Sometimes, I'm short with allowance because my salary is meager. Do I have the right to demand from his salary though he already has 2 kids with another woman and we have none?

Answer 1

You are separated and working to support yourself. But as long as you are still married, he had an obligation to support you to the lifestyle you were accustomed to in the marriage.

Yes, you can demand it.... but I doubt he'll give it without a court order.

Best Wishes,

Sue

Answer 2

if you try to get it from him the judge will ask him to provide a detailed report of earnings and expenses and if he has extra the judge might get him to pay you some, but I wouldn't count on it since you have no kids so unless you're starving the judge will tell you to look after yourself. It's easy as hell to pay for one, kids are way more than what you need. Maybe you expect too much out of life. A little hardship might be good for you. Or go back to school and get an education and get a better job. You'll be hard up to find anyone to support you

Answer 3

well he has kids with you to is a strong point and thus its reasonable to ask the money as according to your need. One more thing are you leagly divorced with him, if so then he can say no or yes should be acceptable for you but for the kid sake you have the full-right to ask for the money.

Don't raise the point that he has higher salary than yours cause that doesn't mean she should go on giving you cause now he has two kids with other woman so he will consider that point also

Take care

Answer 4

The courts recognize and will award support to either the husband or wife in order to maintain financial balance and the lifestyle that the couple was accustomed to during the marriage.
In other words, the wealthier spouse will have to share.

Answer 5

Depends. One several things: How long were you married would be the main thing. Assuming you were not married for 30 years, and you have no children with this man, probably not, hon. I'd suggest you get back into classes, better yourself, and get a better job. Marriage is never a meal ticket for life.

Answer 6

get a second job,why should he have to continue to support you now that you are separated,go find another you can suck off of. don't you have any pride, demand , i can see why you are separated. i don't care why you are separated , just because you were once together you think he has to pay for life , he most likely deserves a refund.

Answer 7

I think it depends on what state you live in. If it is a community property state, I think you may have some legal options. Go to a lawyer message board and post your question. Be sure to indicate your state. I used the one below with good luck.

Answer 8

Depends on the state, in some states spouses are entitled to support but in others you have to be married for certain lengths of time! No children makes it harder to get support as well.

Answer 9

If you and him are separated and have no children together then you really have no right to his money. Sure he may legally be made to pay spousal support or whatever it's called, but seriously think about it. You aren't together no more. Just because he earns more money then you doesn't mean you are entitled to it.

Answer 10

I should certainly hope not...and it's doubtful anyway...since he's already paying support to kids from a previous marriage...the 1st marriage and kids are the only ones to ever get anything.