Sunday, October 2, 2011

WILL I HAVE TO PAY ALIMONY TO MY WIFE?

QUESTION: I am in the us Army and going through a divorce. We got married in California. My soon to be ex-wife makes more than I do and is now requesting alimony. Can she get alimony, since I am giving her all the marital assets in the divorce?

MY RESPONSE:

You are not obligated to pay alimony unless or until a Court orders you to pay alimony.

You should retain an experienced Family Law Attorney in the county in which the divorce case is filed, to respond to the Petition and contest your wife's request for alimony, and perhaps to request alimony from your wife.

If your wife earns more than you do, it is she who should have the spousal support obligation, not you.

To prevent risk of your wife misrepresenting your income to get spousal support, you should be represented by an experienced Family Law Attorney in your divorce.

Also, community assets should be split 50/50.


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