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My wife and I are going through a divorce. We have been married 8 years she has worked in this marriage but is too lazy to get a job. She has cheated on me multiple times. We have no children together. Do I have to pay her alimony?
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Theodore W. Robinson
You will likely be directed to pay temporary support to give her time to get on her feet financially, but it should not be permanent maintenance under any conditions as long as she has the ability to work and make a living. Speak to a local matrimonial attorney. Good luck.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2011 at 11:46 AM
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John E. Kirchner
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You may or may not be required to pay alimony for some period of time; you need to consult an attorney familiar with Georgia law to evaluate the actual facts of your case in the context of what Georgia law requires. As a rule, alimony involves a balancing test of need versus ability to pay and alimony is only payable for the time it appears necessary for the receiving spouse to become self-sufficient. In some states infidelity will bar alimony; in other states, infidelity is not relevant to anything.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Maybe. There is a statutory list of factors that the court is supposed to consider. These include: need, ability to pay, duration of the marriage, health of the parties, work experience of the parties, education of the parties, and a number of others. Without having complete information and doing an analysis of all of the factors, "maybe" is about the best that anyone could say.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2011 at 10:20 AM
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Glenn E. Tanner, Attorney at Law
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Maybe. Her cheating is irrelevant. Depends on your relative financial facts.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2011 at 10:11 AM
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Seattle Divorce Services
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Under Washington law it is up to the court to decide whether you are required to pay spousal support. Often the court will look at the income potential of both parties rather than just actual income. Infidelity and children don't really have much to do with it. Consult with an attorney in your area as to your specific situation.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2011 at 9:58 AM
William Guy Pontrello
In Florida 7 years starts consideration of some sort of alimony, not permanent, but either bridge the gap or durational or rehabilitative. seek consultation of at least 1 hour with a qualified divorce attorney.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2011 at 9:50 AM
In Georgia, a spouse's adultery that causes the divorce will bar alimony.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2011 at 9:24 AM
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James F. Lentz Attorney & Counselor at Law
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Maybe. In Ohio and Michigan Spousal support is not manditory. A person qualifies for spousal support based upon local formulas. Ask your local divorce attorney about spousal support in your jurisdiction.
Answered on Jun 16th, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Alimony is "the last great crapshoot of family law." It is highly variable as to what State's law applies, the particulars of your factual history, and even the predispositions of the individual judge.
Answered on Jun 16th, 2011 at 11:46 AM
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In your case a process by which the court can impute income to your wife is necessary. Then if she does not want to work, that is her problem. However the court will "act like"..."impute" income to her for the purpose of establishing spousal support (what you have termed alimony). We are very successful with this procedure through this office.
Answered on Jun 16th, 2011 at 11:45 AM
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It is likely you will have to pay some spousal support, but at some point, she will have to get a job. If you are in my area and are looking for an attorney, please contact me for a free consultation.
Answered on Jun 16th, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Glen Edward Ashman
Maybe. Maybe not. We have not seen each of your financial affidavits, nor do we know what evidence of infidelity you can prove in court. Those details affect the answer. What concerns me is the fact you posted here. That tells me that you are going through a divorce without a lawyer, which is a guaranteed way of having a very bad result. Get counsel immediately.
Answered on Jun 16th, 2011 at 11:32 AM