After years of my wife and I not getting along, I asked for a separation. I found she had gone gotten a new cell phone and opened a new bank account the day after I asked for the separation. Once I learned this I redirected my direct deposit and with check in hand, I moved out April 26, 2013. I took only my cloths and my motorcycle. I later went into the house and retrieved my gun safe, guns, bows and other hunting gear. My children are grown. I took no furniture, TV's or dishes....nothing else but what I mentioned. We have been married 30 years 9/22/1984. She has worked our entire relationship. Still does. I have been trying to get her to agree and sign a marital settlement agreement. She hasn't at this time. I want to file for a divorce, however worried if she is entitled to alimony? Or should I say I am worried if the court will award her alimony. I earn about twice what she earns as far as income. I had to claim bankruptcy, chapter 13. Strongly advised by 2 diff. attorny's
How many cases are the most difficult to decide whether or not a person is entitled to alimony. The state law requires that a judge consider 12 factors in the award of alimony. The state law does not say whether or not one factor should be way more heavily than another. It is necessary to have all those factors considered and reviewed by a competent attorney in order to make a proper assessment as to whether or not alimony might be awarded.
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