They have 2 kids, and they are planning on joint custody. She wants the divorce because she is not in love (blah, blah) but wants everything to be amicable. She even said that she would pay him alimony. She agreed to pay 20% of her income, even if he or she remarry. She feels very guilty and wants things to be fine between them after the divorce.
Is there any way to make this legally binding and what if she stops working?
Second question - they have a house, he is going to move out, she's going to stay and pay all the expenses. The idea is after the divorce, the house would remain 1/2 his. If she remarries and stops working, can he have a legal agreement that says the house becomes his? She's agreed to this in principal, but can the legalities be worked out?
Also - please no negative comments like is she crazy for agreeing to this. My sister-in-law makes over $200,000 a year and wants to move on with her life while my brother is a devoted husband. Marriage counseling has failed.
2007-06-12 11:18:30 · 9 answers · asked by KI557 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
This will all be worked out by the lawyers. What people "say" and what they actually do, especially during divorce, are two very different animals.
Make sure your bro has a good divorce attorney.
2007-06-12 11:26:02 · answer #1 · answered by mantoothnation 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure everything is in writing with the attorneys, They can have it however they want..... The courts like "easy divorces" Why does she want to pay him alimony if he remarries? Thats not her responsiblity... Child support on the other hand is based on who has them and how often, not on who makes more! Wow she is really nice. Best of luck to them both!!!
2007-06-12 11:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by buggysmomma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BEFORE they go to their lawyers, they should meet with an arbitrator. This person will help clarify these issues and write them down as a witness to the agreement. The lawyers will advise both of them to be more selfish! FIRST find an impartial party to negotiate. I hope it works out for them and their children
2007-06-12 11:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by twosey ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense, but I think California law is gonna screw you. Do you have children? My brother in law and his family live in N. California and have 2 kids. She actually cheated on him and he wanted to leave her. She also makes quite a bit more money than he does. After investigation, he figured out that if they were to get divorced, it was going to hurt him financially. Very badly. Even though she cheated on him, he was still going to have to pay though the nose. Obviously law changes state to state, but I know California weighs heavily on the side of the woman. Especially if kids are involved.
2016-05-18 21:12:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check with a divorce paralegal about the contract he/she is less expensive than $400/HR lawyer, there is also books on the subject.
Good Luck
2007-06-12 11:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by izzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where they live, to start with. In California, if a couple has been married for 10+ years, then yes, she will pay alimony.
2007-06-12 11:23:11 · answer #6 · answered by John B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yup you can work any deal you want legally as long as a lawyer does all the paper work has it notified then it will be a legally binding document.
2007-06-12 11:34:45 · answer #7 · answered by j t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope they have good lawyers!!
2007-06-12 11:22:44 · answer #8 · answered by kim t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mantoothnation is a moron. pass it on.
2007-06-12 11:57:09 · answer #9 · answered by hiletsparty69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋