QUESTION
Can I get child support during lengthy divorce?
Asked on Jan 11th, 2014 on Divorce - Michigan
More details to this question:
I filed for divorce 7 months ago and I need child and spousal support. My wife makes $22000 per month and I get $3100 per month in social security income. My wife made this a very nasty divorce and have the funds to lengthen the process. Can I get some relief from her now because I have no funds?
11 ANSWERS
Business Law Attorney serving Bingham Farms, MI
at
James T. Weiner, P.C.
Update Your Profile
You need to file a motion for temporary child support and general support during the pendency of the divorce.
Answered on Jan 16th, 2014 at 6:41 PM
You can go to Court and ask for a temporary support order. Check with the Court's Clerk to find the proper forms.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 5:04 PM
Social Security Disability Attorney serving Melbourne, FL
at
Law Office of Robert E. McCall
Update Your Profile
Schedule a Motion for Temporary Relief.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 4:39 PM
Personal Injury Attorney serving San Antonio, TX
at
Law Offices of James P. Peterson
Update Your Profile
Yes. Have your attorney file for additional temporary orders and seek temporary spousal support.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 4:37 PM
Domestic Relations Attorney serving Omaha, NE
at
Diane L. Berger
Update Your Profile
You should absolutely file a motion asking for temporary support.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 4:22 PM
You need to file a motion for emergency support if you do not already have an order. If there is an order you could request a modification.
Answered on Jan 13th, 2014 at 11:09 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
at
Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
Update Your Profile
See an attorney with the details. You could better yourself or make it worse depending on the facts.
Answered on Jan 13th, 2014 at 11:09 PM
Bruce Provda
Talk to your attorney about filing for temporary orders of support which can be in place while the divorce is pending.
Answered on Jan 13th, 2014 at 11:07 PM
Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Seattle, WA
at
Law Offices of Helene Ellenbogen P.S.
Update Your Profile
You could have made a motion for temporary orders right after the divorce was filed to get both child support and maintenance if appropriate. That's assuming the child is with you most of the time.
Answered on Jan 13th, 2014 at 11:05 PM
Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
at
Peters Law, PLLC
Update Your Profile
You may not be able to get support per se, but you may be able to get an order compelling her to pay certain bills and pay temporary child support. This could include your attorney fees.
Answered on Jan 13th, 2014 at 11:03 PM
Divorce Attorney serving Bloomfield Hills, MI
at
Catchick Law, P.C.
Update Your Profile
Depending on how many overnights the child/children spend with you, you can definitely request "interim" child support and spousal support ("interim" means: "while the case is pending"). Many Courts will only give you relief back to the date you file your Interim Motion, so I would recommend you do so ASAP.
Answered on Jan 13th, 2014 at 11:03 PM