QUESTION
What are my rights after my husband abandon me?
Asked on Feb 12th, 2013 on Divorce - California
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My husband left the house, got all of the utilities cut off, took the license plate of the car. Everything is in his name and I am now staying with anyone that will take my daughter.
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Carla L. Robey-Harcourt Attorney at Law
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You need to file for divorce and file an application for temporary order seeking support and child support.
Answered on Feb 17th, 2013 at 9:16 PM
Dennis P. Mikko
Even though the assets may be in your husband's name, if they are truly marital assets, you are entitled to an equitable division of them. You may also be entitled to spousal support or at least enough to pay the necessary bills. You should contact an attorney without delay. If you cannot afford an attorney, check to see if there is a legal aid office in your community. Legal aid may be able to help you.
Answered on Feb 15th, 2013 at 1:39 PM
John Arthur Smitten
You get half of eveything that is marital and maybe alimony. Consult a lawyer.
Answered on Feb 15th, 2013 at 1:38 PM
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Get a lawyer now to file for support from him. If you cannot afford one, Legal Aid will help in a case like this.
Answered on Feb 15th, 2013 at 1:38 PM
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Landon Rainwater Robinson LLP
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If you have no access to financial support you need to go apply for aide. If you receive cash aide the state will open a case against your husband to establish support orders for child support. The state will not assist you with spousal support. You are entitled to half of all assets acquired during your marriage. If you can't afford an attorney you can go see the court facilitator's office and they will provide you with forms and help for no cost. You need to file a request for orders for custody, visitation, child support and spousal support.
Answered on Feb 15th, 2013 at 1:37 PM
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John E. Kirchner
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You don't have any "rights" that mean anything until you file for divorce and get rights and responsibilities established as part of ending the marriage.
Answered on Feb 15th, 2013 at 1:37 PM
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James F. Lentz Attorney & Counselor at Law
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Contact the legal aid society and get a lawyer. You need help, and this is likely not a lawsuit you could properly prosecute.
Answered on Feb 15th, 2013 at 1:31 PM
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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Go to court and file for divorce, child and spousal support, attorney fees. Go on an emergency basis to try to get an earlier hearing.
Answered on Feb 15th, 2013 at 1:31 PM