I have been married 3 months and my husband left me. Am I entitled to spousal support or alimony?

In Louisiana a spouse is entitled to reasonable temporary support while the marriage is still intact, and during the waiting period for a divorce if a divorce has been filed. Temporary spousal support is based upon a spouse's need, and the other spouse's ability to pay, and considers the lifestyle of the parties while married when determining need for support. When spouses are not married long, there may be a difficulty establishing either dependence or a "lifestyle". A spouse may also be entitled to a partial distribution of liquid community assets pending a divorce or partition of property, to enable that spouse to live, hire an attorney, etc., while the divorce is pending. A landlord may pursue either lessee for the rent, if both have signed. They usually pursue the one who remains in the leased premises. You should contact a competent family lawyer in your area about your specific circumstances as soon as possible.