QUESTION
If I am a woman and I been separated for twenty-two years, can I still claim for alimony now?
Asked on Feb 19th, 2014 on Divorce - Florida
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He got divorce in 4/2013. I did not answer to the papers that was served now I got a lawyer to claim for back alimony.
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Family Law Attorney serving Peoria, AZ
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The Law Firm of Jessica M. Cotter, P.L.L.C.
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In Arizona, particularly in a default situation, as a general rule if not spousal maintenance was awarded in the decree, then there will not be an order entered awarded spousal maintenance. I would also suggest that based upon the twenty-two year separation that a court would be hesitant to award spousal maintenance.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2014 at 4:55 PM
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I'm very sorry to say this, but if you did not counter sue in the divorce case for alimony or otherwise have it pending by the time the divorce decree was entered, you actually lose ALL rights to any alimony.
Answered on Feb 24th, 2014 at 7:58 PM
Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Seattle, WA
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Law Offices of Helene Ellenbogen P.S.
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You have no basis for alimony.
Answered on Feb 24th, 2014 at 7:41 PM
Social Security Disability Attorney serving Melbourne, FL
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Law Office of Robert E. McCall
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If you have an attorney you need to ask her.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2014 at 2:48 PM