2007-03-12 22:19:08 · 11 answers · asked by denise e 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Not unless you have children with him.
2007-03-12 22:21:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there
There are many factors that come into calculating maintenance or alimony as its called in the states.
Here are just a few of them
1. Children. If you have children do they live with him or you.
If they live with you then he will probably have to pay some money to help you support them. Again the amount depends on if you work and how much you earn.
2. How long were you married and how old are you.
If you are young ie early 20's or 30's this can effect your divorce settlement. If you were only with your husband for a few years will also limit the amount you are entitled to. Don't expect half of everything.
3. Do you have a disability so that you are unable to work. If you do he may have to support you.
4. If both of you have had savings before you were married and they have not been put in a joint account or jointly invested then they may not have to be shared.
These are just general rules and in the end a court will decide who gets what and by how much.
Hope this helps
regards
idai
2007-03-13 06:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by idai 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If youre asking about spousal support, there is always a chance. Since you say youre going thru a divorce then ask the judge for it. The worst he can say is no especially after your husband bought out your half the house. It never hurt anyone to ask, but this is solely up to the judge in your case. Good luck
2007-03-12 22:44:27 · answer #3 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has he bought you out on paper, with the judges signature? If not, maintenance is a separate issue hashed out between lawyers. Don't sign anything without at least a paralegals advice.
2007-03-12 22:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by JosieJo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what is agreed upon in court. Do you have children? If so, and they live with you for most of the year, then yes. If you don't have children, then I don't think you would be getting anything outside of what you have now.
2007-03-12 23:36:04 · answer #5 · answered by Gary M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why do people want more, you got your half, so why not just get on with your life and let him do the same you will feel a far more better person if you dont bleed him dry you may even stay mates, divorce is nasty anyway so why make it any worse
2007-03-12 22:23:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think only if you have a court order. Depends if you live in an alimony state and if there are kids involved..good luck
2007-03-12 22:23:31 · answer #7 · answered by cpfirmin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have kids, or you have given up a career to support him then there probably is some scope for some payments.
2007-03-12 22:29:52 · answer #8 · answered by mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have no children he doesnt have to support you any more,you have shared what you had together already.
If you were earning more than him now, do you think it would be fair if he pursued you for maintenance...I dont think so.
2007-03-13 00:01:33 · answer #9 · answered by Pat R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what was on the divorce settlement...this tends to seal any financial arrangements ....but if you have childern and their circumstances change...then there will be room for changes in settlement
2007-03-12 22:22:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can, it doesn't matter if you have had half profit from the house, if you have children it is his responsibility to provide for his children
2007-03-12 23:13:25 · answer #11 · answered by Hudsonshawk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋