QUESTION
Am I responsible for taking care of him after the divorce?
Asked on Dec 21st, 2015 on Divorce - California
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I have been married for 10 years and I want a divorce. He doesn't work and doesn't want to. We have children. He wants alimony and says he is entitled to it. Is that true? I am in a relationship for the past 9 months. Is it okay to move in with this person or should I wait?
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Your questions have several complex layers and a consultation with an attorney should prove helpful. You should have the children living with you so you may attempt to make a child support claim. The higher earner does have a duty to support the other spouse. I would be interested in knowing how the other spouse has supported himself since separation.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2016 at 5:27 PM
You will be required to pay spousal support for a period of time. Don't move in with the new mate because that person's income could be considered when figuring how much spousal support you will pay. Get a family law attorney who knows about getting your husband evaluated vocationally to force him into a job or at least so the court can pretend he makes a certain amount of money which will reduce how much spousal support you will pay.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2016 at 9:25 AM