ive been married for 8 years with him 13, what can i ask for in the divorce and get > we own a home and he has good job im homemaker now-i worked up until 3 years ago. we are still in same home but both are not happy at all-we talk but no answers, anyone please help!
2007-04-01 11:05:52 · 8 answers · asked by kbird 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If your divorced spouse dies, you can receive benefits as a widow/widower if the marriage lasted 10 years or longer and you are age 60 or older (or age 50 if you are disabled.) Benefits paid to a surviving divorced spouse who is 60 or older (age 50 if disabled) will not affect the benefit rates for other survivors receiving benefits.
In general, you cannot receive survivors benefits if you remarry before the age of 60 unless the latter marriage ends, whether by death, divorce, or annulment. If you remarry after age 60 (50 if disabled), you can still collect benefits on your former spouse's record. When you reach age 62 or older, you may get retirement benefits on the record of your new spouse if they are higher.
Your remarriage would have no effect on the benefits being paid to your children.
2007-04-01 11:10:51 · answer #1 · answered by B*Family 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always heard you had to be legally married for 10 years to qualify for anything as far as his pension or social security. You will probably get spousal support for a while though, if you haven't worked outside of the home. Different states may have different laws. I would call an attorney in your state to get a consultation. They would be the only ones to be able to give you the best answers after they get the whole picture on your situation.
2007-04-01 11:14:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kbird, I am planning to file for social security under my ex-husband's account. Social Security told me I have to have been married to him for at least 10 years. You may want to call and find out. You may be entitled to nothing if you have only been married 8years. You can ask for the moon in your divorce and if your husband agrees to it - you'll get it. But in the state of Florida the judge told me that all he could do was enforce the child support law. That my ex did not owe me a living for life. My ex was ordered to pay child support $67 a week and half her medical. He never paid a dime on the medical and the judge said he had no law to make him help pay for college. I guess you need to talk to an attorney. Call Social Security about that matter. You may want to hold off on filing for divorce until you will qualify for some benefits.
2007-04-01 11:30:16 · answer #3 · answered by kbama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you live, you will be entitled to half his pension (earned up until now) on top of half of all your existing assets. You should see a lawyer for specifics about your local laws regarding the division of property.
Also, if you have been working in the home, you will be entitled to a spousal support payment (alimony) paid out each month. If you have children, you will be entitled to child support in addition to this.
Good luck to you. There is no reason for you to be left desolate, so do not let this happen!
2007-04-01 11:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by wsibwigu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since every state and divorce is different and laws vary, you would be best to contact an atty.and asap.......most will do a free first consultation....
you could try a google search for "free divorce advice" or the like.....lots of sites out there with LOTS of info for you.
based on MY divorce......what you ask for will be spelled out in the TERMS OF DIVORCE AND agreed upon by both parties.......this is where the lawyers make their money....when you and he cannot agree and keep going back and forth.....SO....if you can keep it friendly until those papers are SIGNED by him.....do so....will save ya lots in the end......
ask for life insurance and medical insurance.....pesion and ss.benefits first..
child support etc if kids .........and spousal support......you COULD not work cause you were taking care of HIM......IF he earns more, he has to support you in the lifestyle in which he made you accustomed to......
2007-04-01 11:15:32 · answer #5 · answered by STARZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound so humble. What can I get, how much is he worth? Women like you give all of us a bad reputation. Go hire an attorney and let him/her tell you the answers to your money problems.
Your husband will be better off without you.
2007-04-01 11:10:57 · answer #6 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
best to get a job soon, u have to be married to someone for 10 years i believe to draw their social security. the home will be split as well as any as setts. as for alimony it just depends on if he makes alot of money.
2007-04-01 11:10:03 · answer #7 · answered by jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably not entitled to anything except a division
of existing property...
2007-04-01 11:09:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋