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What benefits can I be entitled to if I divorce this man after April 2013?
Asked on Jan 25th, 2013 on Divorce - Michigan
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My husband has worked for a local refinery for 39 years. Retirement, 401, pension, medical, etc. We have no biological children together, however I have raised (2) of his children that are now 17 and 18, for the length of our relationship (15 yrs). We purchased a home before we made our marriage "court house legal" (deed does not include my name) and we purchased a second house during our "legal" marriage. We made the "marriage" legal at the county court house (April) 10 Yrs ago.
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Find an attorney to help you get support Half house and part first house alimony pension savings etc. different rules on different assets so you need legal help.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2013 at 2:33 PM
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You need to consult with and retain an attorney. Only during a proper consultation can you fully discuss your potential rights and options should you get divorced.
Answered on Jan 28th, 2013 at 10:06 AM
You are entitled to one-half of all assets acquired during the "legal" marriage unless an asset was acquired by gift or inheritance. You can also file an action in civil court to try to trace recovery of any money you contributed to the "non - legal" marriage. You will probably need a lawyer for this.
Answered on Jan 25th, 2013 at 9:01 PM
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You may be entitled to spousal support, a portion of his retirement accounts and other assets including the house.
Answered on Jan 25th, 2013 at 10:08 AM