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What is my soon to be ex wife entitled to if we get a divorce?
Asked on Feb 24th, 2014 on Divorce - Illinois
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I have been married for less than 3 years and I'm currently separating from my wife. We have no kids together and no property. My wife was employed when I met her and is still employed and she wants half of my commission checks for the next 2 years and I would like to know what she is entitled to?
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A just and fair division of the property and debts earned during the marriage.
Answered on Feb 28th, 2014 at 8:45 PM
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The only one who can answer your question is a Judge. For a guideline review Florida statute chapter 61.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2014 at 7:18 AM
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She is entitled to a fair and equitable share of the assets accumulated during the marriage. What that amounts to is a matter of looking at all the financial records. If your commissions are based on work done during the marriage, that income is a community asset. If they are based on work done after separation, that is separate and can only be reached in order to come to a fair apportionment.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2014 at 7:18 AM
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You need to get an attorney to go over all the marital assets with you. Equitable distribution is a negotiated part of a divorce and just because she says she wants something doesn't mean she will get it.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2014 at 7:22 PM
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Not in Idaho.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2014 at 7:16 PM
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The spouse with the higher income may have to pay the lower earning spouse spousal support for approximately one-half the length of the marriage. An estimate of the amount would be 40% of the higher earner's net income less 50 % of the lower earner's net income (income after taxes).
Answered on Feb 26th, 2014 at 7:12 PM
The short answer, in IL, is no. However, this is based upon the bare minimum information you have given here. I encourage you to seek counsel and give more details that you can receive a more informed answer.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2014 at 7:10 PM