QUESTION
How can I get alimony from my abusive husband?
Asked on Oct 29th, 2013 on Divorce - Florida
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My husband abused me in front of our kids and the neighbors. My husband used drugs and carried an illegal gun. I finally got the courage to leave, I finally filed for a divorce, due to a bad council which all I could afford, I lost and the fact that the judge said that women in this country want same right as men my side never got told what should I do, I don't do much more than he does. How my abuser get alimony?
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Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Seattle, WA
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Alimony is based strictly on financial considerations. The abuse is not a financial consideration. If the court denied your request for alimony then that's it. Men and women do have the same rights, so if the court deemed that either you had no need or he had no ability to pay, then the question is done.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2013 at 1:36 PM
Bruce Provda
It is hard to analyze a case from this distance with only a few facts. If the case is ended you can consider an appeal, if it is not, you might consider changing attorney if you are not happy with the one you have.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2013 at 1:36 PM
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If you filed for divorce and lost, then you will not get alimony. It is too late.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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If this is within 30 days of the Final Judgment- File an appeal. If older than 30 days you may file a Supplemental Petition to Modify the Final Judgment.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2013 at 10:37 AM
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It appears as if you received a bad deal in the divorce. Unless jurisdiction to award or modify alimony is specifically reserved by the court in the divorce decree, the order is final and you may not come back and seek alimony now. If jurisdiction was reserved, and if circumstances have changed since the time of the divorce, you would be able to come back to court to seek or modify alimony.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2013 at 10:37 AM