What is a handicapped spouse entitled too after a divorce?

Question

My parents are getting a divorce. Its sad. They were married for almost 30 years and during that course my mother had a terrible stroke. She is now handicapped. She cannot use her arm and has very very limited mobility. She can walk with the assitance of a cane. She has also suffered brain damage altering her personality. She will never be "normal" again. My father walked out when she needed him the most. I have two other siblings including myself we are all adults.over 18 in college or out. What do you think my mother is entitled too, i personally think she is entitled to everything, but i know thats not rational. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK

Answer 1

1/2 and no more no less than any spouse in the same situation, AND YOU are entitled to nothing, your mother is ill !!! -- take
it or leave and get off the payroll

Answer 2

Be sure your mother has a good attorney for this divorce. Many states are community property and divide property based on those laws. Your mother may be entitled to alimony also. Only a lawyer can tell you what your state will require.

Answer 3

She is entitled to half their joint property, and that's depending on the laws in the state in which they live in. That's sad about your mom though, and I am very sorry for her and you.

One thought on your parents divorce, and I say this because I had a good friend in a very similar situation. His wife was chronically ill, and eventually had to be moved to a nursing home to be cared for. He had a good job, and 3 young children still at home. The bills kept piling in, because he made too much money to qualify for Medicaid, and his wife hit the max on their health insurance policy. He basically had 2 choices, file bankruptcy and lose everything he (and she) had worked to build up for their family (home, college savings, retirement savings, etc.), or file for divorce, then she would qualify for Medicaid, since she obviously wasn't able to work, had no property, no income, etc. He made the agonizing decision to file for divorce. He still considers himself married (even though legally he isn't), his wife is still living in the nursing home, and he was able to protect his assets for his children. Make sure this isn't the situation between your parents before you judge your father too harshly.

Answer 4

I think your mother is definitely entitled to at least half. Considering the length of marriage. And perhaps spousal support is something that she could get due to her condition. However your mother needs to seek the advice of a lawyer.

Answer 5

The parking space

Answer 6

she can get half of what they got in the 30 years married,

Answer 7

I don't know but i know how you can find out!!
www.divorcesource.com!!
it tells you stuff state by state!!