I have been married for 14 years to a passive agressive man. I became disabled during the marriage, I used to work all of my life. I have severe spinal disease, so i will be on disability, FOR THE Rest of my life but it isnt enough to pay all the bills and rent. My husband changed since my diagnosis and he wants out. If we divorce will i be entitled to alimony? I live in Texas. And I was an excellent wife, I treated him like a freakin king and now I can barley take care of myself, he was used to me catering to his every need. But thats life. I guess i am useless to him now. I will give him a divorce I certainly wouldnt want him to stay with me out of pity. But I need to live somewhere too. and he makes preety decent money and his mom left him a home that is already paid off. Please help me with any useful answers. i need all the help i can get THANK YOU
2007-01-31 14:11:30 · 5 answers · asked by foxtrot 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
first of all, you are going to get the best advise from a divorce attorney (which I am not)...my only expertise is from watching a couple of my girlfriends request alimony during their divorces.
Based off of what you described, yes, I believe that you should be entitled to some alimony. Each state has different requirements so once again you won't know for sure until you contact an attorney. My two friends were both stay-at-home moms and they gave up their careers for their husband's so of course they were in need of financial support at least for several years to get back on their feet. The amount will depend on what your husband makes and years you were married (which you were married for a substantial amount of time so I am sure that he makes a great deal more today than he did when you first got married) you were a major contribution to his success during the duration of your marriage regardless whether you are disabled or not.
above all...contact an attorney and learn your rights...good luck
2007-01-31 14:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by skittle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not likely, as spousal support is something that is pretty much going away. Given that you worked before you were disabled makes it ever more unlikely. You're disability will likely go up once divorced though. But, he will not be made to pay you after the divorce.
Concerning the home, it will not be figured into the community property since it is an inherited item. So, it will leave the marriage with him, even if he was left it while you were married.
2007-01-31 22:23:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you go to a lawyer, why don't you try to talk it out with him. Explain to him what you have just told us here and see how he reacts, its possible he still cares about you and will work something out. If not, only a lawyer can answer your question.
2007-01-31 22:16:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you would have a decent chance at getting alimony, but i seriously doubt it would last for a long time
2007-01-31 23:03:54 · answer #4 · answered by zether 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-01-31 22:17:00 · answer #5 · answered by Jay-V-Dub 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋