Spousal Support

Question: spousal support? how come if the wife is stay at home and she and her husband divorces she gets spousal support but if the roles were switched the husband wouldn't get spousal support, how come?

Answer: It depends on the Laws of that country. Different countries have different laws.

Question: Spousal Support? In Texas if you have lived together & have a child that is over 10 years old but have only been legally married for seven years could your spouse be obligated to pay you spousal support even though the law says you have to be married for 10 years. Also is there such a thing as an early inheritance my husbands mother gave us a house when we were married now my husband says i cant touch it because of early inheritance. During the first part of our marriage I worked and paid the bills then the last four years I was a homemaker & he was the sole provider.

Answer: I'm a lawyer in Illinois, you need to see a lawyer in Texas about this, not go on the internet..

Question: Spousal support? My husband of almost 5 years has cheated for the second time in our marriage with the same woman...the first time it started after we had been married only 2 months, we were together 5 years before we got married. It went on for a year and a half...we got back together, bought our first house and I thought everything was fine for 2 and half years. One nite, the other womans husband pulls up and, in front of my stepchildren, who my husband has custody of, proceeded to tell me how the affair had started back up again. I left at the end of January, with basically nothing. He has just bought a brand new 52 inch tv and has done nothing but shopped since I have been gone. Meanwhile, I can't even afford food. I have filed for spousal support but haven't gotten the subpeona yet. Any advice on what to do when we go to court?

Answer: i think you need more help than just the initial court dealings. this man has really hurt you and you are hating him for "living the life" now that you are gone. seriously, he is going to suffer. if he was married to you and cheated with this woman, he is going to do the same to her and his money will never last him, let him spend his last cent on leisures, its his debt now, not yours! you keep working and staying honest, it will all come back to bite him in the ***, 3 fold. you deserve so much better and he will die a lonely, sad old man! so just think of that! good luck with the court dealings! xx

Question: How do I file for Child Support and Spousal Support without the help of an attorney? My divorce was finalized in California and I have moved to Arizona. My Ex-husband has stopped sending checks for both Child Support and Spousal Support. He earns $140,000 a year. I don't have money to hire an attorney. Where do I get the papers to file to receive Support money. What are the exact things I should do?

Answer: Contact the child support office in the county where your former spouse resides. Be prepared to give them his social security number if you have it. Also, be prepared to listen to the whole phone menu, this can be frustrating, they may ask you to give information which you do not have, like your case number and workers name. You may need to write to that county child support office. Where you live in Arizona check around the local county clerk/ court office...for an Access to Justice legal aid clinic. They can help you. Good luck. Sincerely, LB

Question: Can I start getting child support or spousal support while pregnant? My husband and I separated a couple months ago. I just found out i am 3 months pregnant. can i start getting child support or spousal support right now, while still pregnant. i only have a part time job and dont make enough for all my bills plus the doctor's expenses. what can i do?

Answer: Child support? No, not until the baby is born. Spousal support? Possibly, but not a guarantee. That's all only once you go to the courts and officially file for divorce though. So you better get a lawyer and get to work. Divorces can take months and months to finalize and it can take a few more months before you get the payments worked out. Hopefully the two of you can work it out where you at least stay on his insurance until the baby is born (assuming you two are civil). As for the bills though, unless he's just provided you with this lavish lifestyle then completely left you high and dry, its not likely that you'll get much spousal support. Not for very long anyway.

Question: What would be spousal support payment? I live in California My regular annual gross salary is about $30k and made about $65k including overtime . A week ago, I hurt my back and am not working overtime anymore and my income will drop down to $30k. I have a pending divorce and I am expected to pay a spousal support to my non-working wife.We were married for 3 years. Am I expected to pay the spousal support based on my previous income. Does the law consider my current situation.

Answer: yes,it possibly be modified to pay your spousal support based on current salary,but you must prove to the courts your financial situation has been reduced.yes the law considers your current situation,what you pay is based on your income,however it changes,it will be adjusted,they take so much percentage.

Question: What is needed to stop wage garnishment for spousal support and back child support when the ex spouse passes.? A friend who is currently paying back child support and spousal support through wage garnishments wants to stop it as his ex just passed away. What does he need to show the court, a death certificate?

Answer: How old is the child? He might still have to pay if the child is not with him!! They might just be forwarding it to someone else!!

Question: How is spousal support calculated if payer is paying support to a previous ex-spouse, is it deducted first? In the case of a second divorce in which a person is already paying alimony to the first ex-spouse, will that payment be deducted from their gross income to calculate the payment to the second ex-spouse, or will the second spousal support amount still be based on total gross income?

Answer: Its a decision taken by the court keeping in mind the financial back ground of MAN alongwith his payment to first ex spouse...in any condition court cannot fix spousal support in a way that living a life becomes difficult for the husband...court will consider all the facts...

Question: Is it possible to modify a spousal support award in Oklahoma? We are about to go bankrupt and it is because of the high amount of spousal support my husband is paying for his ex wife. Can we have the amount lowered?

Answer: Yes, you can modify your court order. You will have to provide tax returns and pay stubs with in the last 3 months of the court date. Although it may not be lowered much but its worth a try. Good luck

Question: Taxes on Spousal Support when living in different countries? My husband pays me both child support and spousal support. I know that child support is not taxable, but spousal support is. Since we have separated I now live in Canada. Do I have to do a tax return in both countries? I am a citizen of Canada, and soon to lose my perm res status in the USA.

Answer: Since you were a lawful permanent resident in 2008 you are subject to US taxation on your world-wide income. This status may continue for some time after you surrender your Green Card. This includes your Canadian income as well as the alimony from your spouse. You then take a credit for any Canadian income taxes paid on that income using Form 1116. This should wipe out most if not all of your US tax liability, if you have any at all. Contrary to what another poster claims, you do NOT file a non-resident US return. Your Green Card makes you a US resident for tax purposes even though you no longer reside in the us. (Don't fret over this as it lowers your tax liability.) As for how long you will have to be subject to US taxation after you surrender your Green Card, see IRS Pub 519 http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i8854.pdf as well as IRS Form 8854 http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8854.pdf and its instructions http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i8854.pdf . Once you are no longer subject to US taxation you will no longer report the alimony in the nor pay any US taxes on it.

Question: On what basis the child support and spousal support system work in America? How`s this child support and spousal support system in America [Texas] work?,can anyone explain.Is this go with the percentage of how much a person is earning or go with the receipt of groceries of his wife and children?And If a very rich person wanted to pay his wife and children average or below average child support and spousal support ,can he do that?.your help will be really appreciated.thanks

Answer: Spousal has no specific guideline amounts like child support. This will help you on Texas. Also, the guidelines are not mandatory amounts. http://www.helpyourselfdivorce.com/texas…

Question: Does a change in relationship status change the entitlement to spousal support? If somebody is collecting spousal support and now they are pregnant with their boyfriend's baby (they are living together), when the kid is born does that automatically change their relationship status (he will have assumed to role of "spouse") thereby negating the entitlement to spousal support?

Answer: In many cases spousal support his proving you are pregnant by another man could entitle him to going to court and stopping spousal support.

Question: What about the Dodgers owners wife wanting 1 million in spousal support &control of the team? This gold digger wants 1 million is spousal support & control of the Dodgers.. She has 6 houses & uses one just to swim & another to store furniture... Do you think she will get control of the Dodgers?

Answer: This is going to be one ugly mess that will help derail the Dodgers this year...

Question: How do you enforce a court order for spousal support? I have an attorney who won spousal support for me, but my husband is now 35 days in contempt, and my attorney does not want to proceed with contempt charges as he has not been paid yet. Who do I go to or how do I have this order enforced?

Answer: I would start by informing your attorney that his pay will come out of the spousal support he COLLECTS for you. That may inspire him to do his job.

Question: Can you file for child and spousal support if you are currently paying it? If your income decreases to where your bills exceed your income by $500 and you are paying child and spousal support, can you file for either one if your ex spouse remarries and their income alone is 65,000 and their spouse pays all their expenses.

Answer: you should take her back to court to see if you can get the spouse payments droped but they can make thousands and it wont matter for the child suport it goes by your income only,,,,

Question: How many years do you have to be married in order for a spouse to be awarded spousal support if divorcing? I've been married 5 years. If we divorce will I have to pay spousal support to my unemployed soon to be ex-husband? We live in Florida.

Answer: I think it is 10 years. But why can't he work? I never understood spousal support. If you are married, you are an adult and therefore able to work. If you can't work you are deemed handicapped by the state and receive support from them.

Question: Can I get spousal support stopped if my ex-wife was convicted of domestic violence? During our marriage my ex-wife was convicted several times for domestic violence which led to the divorce. Is this grounds for removing spousal support?

Answer: If she was convicted for it, then the court will take that into consideration. Doesn't mean they won't make you pay it. If you've been to court and the support is already ordered, chances are they know about it, and it didn't play a factor. Good Luck!!!

Question: How much is Spousal Support in Illinois? To start I live in Illinois have been married nearly 13 years and am now separated. How much spousal support should I ask for and expect if my husband makes $57k. I make $12k on unemployment and attend college. We have a daughter that lives with me. I have a muscle disorder that prevents me from most physical jobs. Also, if it matters he is committing adultery.

Answer: Hire a lawyer, and do it today. He will have to pay spousal support, as well as child support, but you need a lawyer to help you get all you're entitled to!

Question: Is a wife who cheats on her husband & files for divorce entitled to spousal support? Hi i have never been married & dont plan on anytime soon.. But i was just wondering that if a wife cheats on her husband & they no children & she files for divorce to be with another guy is she entitled to spousal support?

Answer: I think legally if you are married for the right amount of time they are ....unless you had a prenup agreement stating infidelity entitles them to nothing. I do think that she shouldn't get it!!!!!

Question: I am unemployment and going through a divorce will Spousal support affect my unemployment? I have not been awarded spousal support yet but will it affect my unemployment?

Answer: Yes. They can deduct/garnish it.