I have been divorced for 7 months.
2007-10-16 10:25:16 · 21 answers · asked by ? 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If you have children then yes you should share.. If you and she parted on friendly terms I'd say yes. Find a new partner? Sense my husband left me for another woman that is a sore spot with me.
2007-10-16 10:51:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Does the big settlement include your ex-wife? Did she contribute something to help the settlement come your way?
As for finding a new partner. Finding a partner should have not bearing on your settlement. Contgrats for the big win. Follow your heart and soul.
2007-10-16 18:52:49 · answer #2 · answered by ontheedge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how you are motivated. Do you want your ex back? Would it be for the benefit of children? You are not obligated to share it but I suppose its a nice idea. You could opt to give her some and then keep the rest for when you do have a new partner. Or, if you have children, take out some kind of tax free savings thing for their future and let the ex know what you have done. Really up to you.
2007-10-16 17:35:09 · answer #3 · answered by AUNTY EM 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
did she help you get this settlement? If you injured yourself did she help you through the recovery? If yes than yes. If you got this without her than you owe her nothing.
You seem like a nice man to even be asking this question, most men wouldn't even remember there ex if they got money.
You shouldn't find a new partner just because you got money, that's not a good start for a relationship.
Good luck, spend wisely and have fun!
2007-10-16 22:02:58 · answer #4 · answered by TM25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she had a part in the settlement then you should share some with her. The amount is up to you. If you two have any children together- I wouldn't give her any money, I would put it into an account for the children for college or something.
2007-10-16 17:31:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you owe her back alimony, yes - pay the arrears.
If it's part of a court agreement/order, yes - pay the amount specified in the agreement/order.
If there is no court agreement specifying she is entitled to a portion of that money, then the answer is no - you're divorced and you owe her nothing.
If you have kids, it is your responsibility to help them, although she doesn't need to see a penny of it for you to do so - you could put some money away for your kids.
2007-10-16 17:39:39 · answer #6 · answered by Infernal Disaster 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't indicate there was a legal obligation. So, I assume this is more of an ethical question.
You have gone your separate ways, paying your own bills, making your own money. I don't see an ethical obligation here, unless there's more to the story. Children? Alimony? Need? Both are legal and ethical questions.
2007-10-16 17:36:38 · answer #7 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
DO you have kids? Rather than sharing with your ex -unless it was in your divorce decree that you give her a portion of this money -why not set up some college fund for your kids? Or, if she needs money for the kids, get what she needs...
If you don't have kids, then I guess you have to decide what you want to do with it, barring any legalities of course.
2007-10-16 17:30:54 · answer #8 · answered by SisterSue 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would share it with ex-wife,and if you have children. Invest it or save it for your future would be nice.
2007-10-16 17:32:46 · answer #9 · answered by patches 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is your choice. You decide if you want to share with her or not. If their are children involved...then I would give some to the kids, but you don't have to share with her if you don't want to.
2007-10-16 17:33:54 · answer #10 · answered by Bunny 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋