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I have been married for 20 years, separated for 10 years. I was a stay at home mother of two. I never developed viable skills to command a decent salary, enough to support a family. We still struggle and I believe that we should receive help considering that my husband was the breadwinner.
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It is a matter of the individual circumstances of the case. You can ask for anything, the decision or order of the court is all that really matters.
Answered on Jun 27th, 2013 at 9:34 PM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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Yes.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 2:25 AM
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Yes.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 2:25 AM
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Yes.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 2:21 AM
Leonard A. Kaanta
Yes you can ask for spousal support.
Answered on Oct 02nd, 2012 at 9:43 PM
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Cathy R. Cook, Attorney at Law
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Normally, in a 20 year marriage, yes, you would receive spousal support.However, if you've been separated for 10 years and have not sought support, this may be a problem.You need to consult an attorney.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 10:02 AM
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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Since you have over a 10 year marriage you can ask for spousal support.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 9:57 AM
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James T. Weiner, P.C.
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Maybe.. but the fact you were separated for 10 years makes it diffcult.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 11:14 PM
Ordinarily you would be likely to receive spousal support, but the 10-year separation is unusual. You might expect at least "rehabilitative" spousal support to help you through a period of training and education to improve your employability, but the major factor is the disparity between you income and your husband's income. Good luck!
Answered on Sep 21st, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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John E. Kirchner
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You can always ask. If your husband won't agree, a judge will decide after hearing all the relevant facts. The relevant facts involved comparing your needs versus your husband's ability to pay and after being separated for 10 years, the question of what you have been doing during that time could be significant to the ultimate decision. You will probably be awarded some spousal maintenance, but the question of how much and for how long requires much more information to answer.
Answered on Sep 21st, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Yes, you may ask the Court for anything you desire. Whether or not the Court will agree, is a matter for the Judge to review the 'evidence', including your testimony.
Answered on Sep 21st, 2012 at 12:22 PM