QUESTION
Is my husband financially responsible for financial spouse support?
Asked on Feb 07th, 2013 on Divorce - California
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I was married in eighty-two. We have three kids together. He moved out two times to be with other women. He didn’t help pay bills or for children when left. He walked out in 2006 for another woman again. There was no financial support and we lost home. Kids and I all had moved. He just left. He claims married, which we still are on taxes. Shouldn’t he help financially since kids lived with me until age twenty-one? He refuses to divorce me. I am homeless and jobless now.
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Family Law Attorney serving Ridgeland, MS
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He could be. Sue him for divorce, custody, alimony and child support.
Answered on Feb 10th, 2013 at 11:30 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Madison, WI
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You don't need him to divorce you. You can file a legal action for divorce, or you could just file for support. Most counties have some kind of assistance to people who represent themselves. But it would be best for you to find a skilled lawyer.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 4:18 PM
Domestic Relations Attorney serving Covington, LA
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Child support is mandatory until at least age 18. Spousal support depends on many factors. Inquire about free legal services since you can't afford an attorney at present.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 4:18 PM
Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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You should have divorced him the first time he left. However, you only hope now is to get an attorney and divorce him. The obligation to pay child support stops, more or less, when the child turns 18. In Idaho you may be entitled to spousal support to get you into a position where you can get a job. Call the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program and see if you qualify for pro bono services.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 2:21 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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You need to divorce him, get an attorney, file for divorce, seek an order that he pay support and your attorney's fees.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 2:21 PM
You can get a dissolution without his consent and get spousal support. You should consult a family law attorney or facilitator to assist you.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 2:12 PM
You need to file papers for a divorce and ask for a fee waiver to do so. This is done at the courthouse. Apply for spousal support and it should be granted if your husband has income.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 2:12 PM
John Arthur Smitten
Under this scenario you would qualify for alimony.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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Check to see whether there is a facilitator at court or legal aid to help you. You are probably entitled to alimony child support until they're 18 (19 tops). He can't refuse to divorce you and he could be ordered to pay towards your attorney fees.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 11:23 AM
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You need to Petition the court for spousal support and if children minors for child support.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 11:23 AM