My husband married me and told me that i would not have to work, i could stay home with the kids. I have two daughters and we have one son. I have not worked in almost two years. He walked out and im hearing tale of him cheating. He has offered to pay my bills. I know that i have to find job and get on my feet, but what would a lawyer say? would he be obligated to pay alimony and child support?
2007-03-12
09:13:20
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asked by
Kimberly G
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Family & Relationships
➔ Marriage & Divorce
im thinking about asking im for 500.00 a week. that will get me buy with "OUR"
bills, and maybe help me get a few other nessecities till i can get on my feet. I dont know if that amount is being greedy, but he left me with no way to pay the bills until i can find a job and a place for my kids so can go to work. I plan on getting on foodstamps and whatever else i have to do to keep my family going strong.
2007-03-12
09:29:45 ·
update #1
i do plan on getting a job, but i have all our bills right now. No day cares are accepting kids in town, so until i can get my kids in, i cant work. Mean while he is staying at his moms.
2007-03-12
09:39:14 ·
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Yes, he will have to.
Let this be a lesson. DO NOT EVER put yourself in this position; always have your own job, your own money, and at least one credit card in your maiden name.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
2007-03-16 07:25:24
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answered by Icewomanblockstheshot 6
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If you get a job, then you may not be entitled to alimony. Seek legal advice on this matter.
Alimony runs out in a about a year, so make sure that you collect alimony and unemployment and any other benefits you can get before you getting a job.
Niw, you have two other children, so you are you collecting child support for the other two children, right?
You husband is only responsible to pay child support for his biological child only, and alimony for you.
A divorce attorney can calculate how much this monet is depending on his income. You can ask for whatever you want, but the amount of child support and spousal support will be determined by a stantdard guidelines of your state.
Good luck
2007-03-12 16:35:34
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answered by Blunt 7
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It will all depend on the state laws, but in just about any state if they don't have alimony they do require your husband to provide temporary maintenance on top of child support to pay the living expenses. Child support is mandatory unless joint custody is involved and the child lives with each of you half of the time. If you have full custody he will pay child support. The important thing to do is get paperwork filed right away to get the legal process started. Nothing(as far as child support or your bills) has to be paid until it is filed. And as a final note, right now he has the right to come in and take the kids away any time he wants to until temporary custody is filed. The same thing with any belongings, bank accounts, cars, etc. You are both entitled to the same rights regarding anything you have together including the kids unless it is specified differently in your temporary decree for dissolution of marriage.
2007-03-12 16:28:00
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answered by Anonymous
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Take him to divorce court. $500.00 is extremely cheap. Most states charge around 600 a month per child for support, not including possible spousal support. You would probably be awarded custody with support unless he can prove you unfit. Dont quote me on the support amount because each state is different but he will pay. Bills will most likely be split equally or according to your job prospects. Now it would be to his benefit to settle outside of court with you so be real sure you get exactly what you want. To go to court would "kill" him financially so youre holding all the cards here. Just dont agree or sign anything coming from him or his attorney and definitely dont let them threaten you into doing so and the judge would really love to hear if they do. Good luck
2007-03-12 16:57:01
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answered by Arthur W 7
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Yes he should pay alimony and child support, try to research online about your state's divorce laws. A divorce lawyer's first consultation is usually free. Plus, get a job soon since whatever you'll get from him will not cover your entire living expenses.
2007-03-12 16:22:05
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answered by phoenix_rising_28 2
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Yes, he will have to pay alimony and child support. You will still need to get a job, but they will issue the alimony for an extended period of time. Every case is different, but you are a shoe-in.
2007-03-12 16:21:19
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answered by In love with Life 3
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certainly child support....if u can prove he was cheating this will entitle u to 65% of everything (in Texas anyway) alimony is most extremely difficult to acquire in Texas and one must be married for at least 10 years before this can even be considered...yes consult with an attorney
2007-03-12 16:19:59
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answered by sunbun 6
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Yes he is obligated to pay alimony and child support, however that may not be enough for you and the children to live on.
2007-03-12 16:19:23
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answered by QT 5
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Of course he will have to pay child support. But you really should think about getting a job. You want him to pay 500 per week? That is a lot of $$.
2007-03-12 16:34:30
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answered by Kari R 5
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Get some proof of him cheating, go to an attorney and ask for ALL you can get, you are gonna need it..Plus give him some of the bills to pay off...Your attorney will lead you in the right direction I am sure..Good Luck..
2007-03-12 16:50:31
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answered by halfpint22 2
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Yes. But it's also up to you to do better for your kids. They didn't ask for any of this and shouldn't have to suffer because of their dad's broken promise to you. One of you has to be a hero for the kids. Do whatever you can to raise your kids and make sure that he pays (at least) child support.
2007-03-12 16:22:38
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answered by Anonymous
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