The relationship covered 9 yrs. Lived together for 7 and married for 2. Everything was split and she was even given the house. There were no children involved, no abuse of any kind and she was capable of working and was working at the time of the breakup.
2007-02-02 01:51:38 · 27 answers · asked by xusbnd 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
My ex and I were married 2 years and I never filed for spouse support because it was such a short time. I don't know where you live, but here in Canada, you have to be married over 2 years to legally get spouse support.......less than that, the spouse is out of luck. It's my personal opinion, as a woman, that 2 years is not worth getting support. Spousal support came about years ago because husbands would up and leave their wife who most likely never worked (again, we are talking years ago) and therefor she was not able to support herself.
If your wife is able to support herself then you would think that she wouldn't want support because of the whole "indepentant woman" thing.
If she is suing you for it then unfornately you may have to pay but I don't agree with it.
If the marriage only lasted 2 years and there is no kids, I wouln't want a cent.............
2007-02-02 02:07:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what state you live in. I live in California. Wife and I seperated 4 years ago and almost got divorced. CA is a no fault state (doesn't matter who did what). So I would have had to pay her alimony for 2 years which at the time was equal to 1/2 the amount of time we were married. This in addition to having to split everything 50/50. We had no kids, so child support wasn't an issue. Not sure what state you're in, so you really need to consult with an attourney.
My personal opinion? I think that whoever is responsible for ruining a marriage should walk away with nothing. No assets and no spousal support. I think in situations where the husband AND the wife both worked or are capable of working, that neither should have to pay the other support. My wife was 29 at the time of our split and earned $35,000 a year. Why should I have to pay her $400 a month in alimony for 2 years because I happen to make more??? And women wonder why men don't want to get married right away!!!!
2007-02-02 02:09:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Step lower back and inspect the enormous image. Your exes have custody of the infants - that stated, they are able to't be undesirable mothers and dads (so nix the crack habit remark). in the event that they're helping your infants, then it is your economic accountability to furnish for the youngsters. How and the place they spend the money is none of your enterprise, as long simply by fact the youngsters are being provided for. Pay your infant help - no excuses. next - neither of you're to blame for the different's debt incurred previous to the courting, even nevertheless it is going to replicate on your respective credit rankings/comments, so jointly you will not have solid credit. As for the economic gadget, understand that it did not only take place to YOU. It has got here approximately to definitely anybody. end enjoying the sufferer, come clean with your household projects and cope with your funds extra sensible.
2016-09-28 07:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by barile 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say no. Not in this day in age. Women have the opportunity to find gainful employment. Be sure though that you have a good attorney who can make this work... because believe it or not there are some judges out there who still think spousal support is reasonable even in these cases. (I am not talking about child support, that is a must) and since there are no children it should be able to be a clean break.
2007-02-02 01:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by thankyou "iana" 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-22 10:22:24 · answer #5 · answered by olinda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your situation. Did she work while you were together? Did you encourage her to work or stay home? Did she give up a career or education plans to become your wife? Do you make/have lots of money and she grew accustom to a lavish lifestyle? Also, technically you were "married" for 9 years. I guess the bottom line is - is she capable or have the skills to support herself in the manner she is used to living? If yes, then you should have to pay for support only as long as it takes for her to get on her feet. If no, then you should have to pay. Only my opinion.
2007-02-02 02:25:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she was making a pretty close amount of money as you NO but if you were pulling most of the cheese yes. Next time get a good prenup dude these woman are money hungry and have no shame to take from you.
2007-02-02 02:01:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no no no....
I think this spouse support business stinks royal. back in the '50's and the'60's it made sense because most women stayed home with the kids and had absolutely no means for making a living. but things are totally different now.
get this.... my husband thinks I should support him and we've been married for less than 2 years! giminy crickets already.
2007-02-02 01:57:17 · answer #8 · answered by Goddess T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In this age of "equality", you shouldn't pay her nor should she pay you anything IF:
You were both working AND there was no precedent set where she made major career sacrifices (e.g. to put you through law school) and now she's behind where she would've been and you're ahead.
2007-02-02 06:01:01 · answer #9 · answered by Jay 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Although you were only married for two years, you were in a common law relationship for seven years. The only difference between living together and being married, is a marriage license.
2007-02-02 01:58:59 · answer #10 · answered by Classy Geisha 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋