alimony

[krismebe]

I am living in Maryland. I am seperated. My husband has a long history of mental illness, suicide attempts and drug abuse. He has not worked in 3 years and receives SSI disability. I have worked, as a teacher, for 14 years and have supported him. He is now asking for $1000.00 a month in alimony. I only make $55,000.00 and have the house and 2 children to take care of. Is there a chance that he could be awarded alimony?

[ablessin]

How long were you married?

I doubt you will have to pay $1000 a month but you might have to pay something, depends on how long you were married and a bunch of other things.

You will both have to fill out financial statements. Your expenses AND your worth

[krismebe]

We were married for 10 years. He has not workind in 3 years. We have no debt and very little worth between us. I only make 55,000 and have 2 children and the house. He was not a major contributor to the family and deserves nothing from me.

[nextwife]

Originally Posted by krismebe

We were married for 10 years. He has not workind in 3 years. We have no debt and very little worth between us. I only make 55,000 and have 2 children and the house. He was not a major contributor to the family and deserves nothing from me.

Which is also the case for many women who have been awarded alimony. They also failed to contribute financially. And many did not even have children as an excuse, yet STILL were awarded alimony. It will be up to a judge to decide.