The 7 years we were married I was her sole provider. We never had children. Now, she is working 2 jobs (and I couldn't get her to work one). I willing gave her $400/mo and now she's trying to get 1500/mo in alimony. Can she do this????
2007-04-09 12:16:23 · 13 answers · asked by Dr. FeelGood 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I live in the state of California.
2007-04-09 13:00:40 · update #1
She can try whatever she wants to. I was once told that it never hurt anybody to want. The courts will decide what she gets and not based on what she wants either. I seriousily doubt she will get anything near what she wants so dont worry here
2007-04-09 12:40:14 · answer #1 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can try all she wants. There are formulas that judges use to determine alimony, and it depends on the state you live in, how long you were married, and how much you make.
Lawyers can haggle a little bit with the judge in court, but that $1500/mo sounds like a negotiation amount. They come in high -- you come in low -- you meet somewhere in between.
Ask your lawyer what the formula is in your state/district and stick with that amount.
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2007-04-09 19:27:12 · answer #2 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alimony or spousal support is awarded a lot less frequently nowadays than in the past, and usually just for a fairly limited amount of time.
If she's working 2 jobs and supporting herself, and there are no kids involved, I doubt she can get anything from you...but it depends on the state you live in and their laws.
2007-04-09 19:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely if she is working he may give her a years of alimony but not that amount I would think NOT
she can try but hell she can ask for the moon to .. doesnt mean shell get it her lawyer can fight for every thng. the more she has him do the more he gets paid just hope she is paying her own lawyer.....
2007-04-09 19:22:30 · answer #4 · answered by Peggy C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep. if you were the sole provider and she is used to a certain type of lifestyle you have to pay alimony so that she can continue living that lifestyle. Gotta love the legal system
2007-04-09 19:20:18 · answer #5 · answered by lizzee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, you must be making some bucks. If you did not keep her in luxary and both can work, all you need is a good lawyer to settle this matter. If you are not going to do the lawyer thing, give her 750 for one year and go on your merry way.
2007-04-09 19:22:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it sincerely. Your making an honest offer of alimony. She's working two jobs. I would talk to a lawyer & see how things stack up. Honestly, looking at this logically, I think a judge would laugh his/her *** off at seeing a request like that. It's obvious she's trying to be malicious. Best of Luck!
2007-04-09 19:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by Spiral_Dancer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If there is any property involved you need the services of a lawyer. But with no children and her ability to work once the assets are divided you should bear little if any additional obligation.
2007-04-09 19:21:28 · answer #8 · answered by Victor B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get in contact with a family lawyer they can help you sorta this out. 1500 does seem excessive. But I don't know your situation.
2007-04-09 19:20:32 · answer #9 · answered by Itnoc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to court, she can ask for anything, but it is VERY unlikely that the judge would order that amount of spousal maintenance that does not include child support.
2007-04-09 19:20:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋