QUESTION
He doesn’t want to give me any money or take care of my personal needs can he do that?
Asked on May 05th, 2018 on Divorce - New Jersey
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My husband claims we are separated but still live in the same home. He pays all the bills but doesn’t want to give me any money. He wants me to get a job since I been a house wife for 8 years but I can’t travel because he won’t give me a cent. Can he financially withhold from me? I am still legally his spouse.
1 ANSWER
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Elena Weitz (Principal at Offit|Kurman)
If you are going through divorce proceedings, he is obligated to continue to maintain the ‘status quo’ of the marriage until the divorce is final. That means that he has to continue to pay all expenses and continue all financial arrangements that occurred during the marriage. It sounds as if he is not willing to do this voluntarily. I suggest consulting with an attorney regarding this. Applications to the court can be made to compel him to continue the status quo.
Answered on May 06th, 2018 at 5:45 AM