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Can I sue my soon to be ex-husband for support?

Asked on Jun 27th, 2013 on Divorce - Michigan
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I am disabled and we were married for 32 1/2 yr. I was a stay at home mom, and I'm not able to work. Presently I'm trying to receive SSI and I have no health insurance. He applied for SSD after I was already disabled and got it while we were still living together, he also works outside his home at least 30 hrs. I have no income and live in the worst place, while he lives so good and comfortable with money that he did take care of 3 of us with. Is there anything I can do? We have filed already for divorce, It will be final in August 2013.
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Reno, NV at Law Offices of Jill K. Whitbeck
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There is a problem in your facts. If the divorce has already been filed, it should have included your claim for spousal support/alimony. If your divorce is scheduled to be completed in August of 2013, it sounds like you already have a settlement or final order and only need some "waiting period" to run for everything to be final (which would not be the case in Nevada, so I am not sure you have a Nevada case). In addition, your husband cannot be on SSD if he's working at least 30 hours a week, so that is another problem. Under the circumstances, it sounds as if you may be very near to losing extremely valuable claims (if it is not already too late). You must take all court documents you have to an attorney in your jurisdiction immediately to see what options you may still have.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 3:44 PM

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Medical Malpractice Attorney serving Clermont, FL at Joanna Mitchell & Associates, P.A.
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You need to consult with an attorney before you finalize your divorce or sign any settlement agreements. Once you give up rights, they can be gone for good. If you are in Florida, it sounds as if you may have a right to alimony or spousal support. You need to speak with an attorney immediately.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 3:19 PM

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File a Request For Order for Spousal Support and do it immediately. Go to your local family court and ask for assistance in preparing the document and be prepared with your financial information so that you can also ask for a fee waiver.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 1:16 PM

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Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID at Peters Law, PLLC
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It may be too late now, but you can ask for spousal support.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 10:29 AM

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Theodora B. Fader
You should be asking for spousal support, preferably with the assistance of an attorney.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 8:34 AM

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You should ask for alimony/spousal support as part of the divorce proceedings.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 8:33 AM

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