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#1
05-06-2009, 12:24 AM
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Do i owe spousal support if spouse can support herself?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?ok So what is the logic on spousal support? Is it to make sure that the spouse has a comparable standard of living, or is it just to compensate her for her time? My wife and i are going through a divorce. If she gets a job that has a comparable salary to mine, do i still owe her financial support? |
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#2
05-06-2009, 12:26 AM
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| You haven't given nearly enough information for anyone to hazard a guess  How long were you married? Educational level similar? Are there children involved?
__________________ ***************************** When you can't bear something but it goes on anyway, the person who survives isn't you anymore; you've changed and become someone else, a new person, the one who did bear it after all. — Austin Grossman Quote:
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#3
05-06-2009, 01:19 PM
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Ok, I guess I'll have to do it since you're being selective. 1) The logic on spousal support is there IS NO logic! 2) To keep the receiving spouse in the same standard of living accustomed to is a factor in some states. This is also illogical. Making one person support two households instead of one on the same income just ain't going to work! 3) Hmm, I've read about "Wife's Wages" here not too long ago. Instead of compensating her for her time, you can look at it this way. You are being forced to pay to get rid of her! |
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#4
05-06-2009, 02:12 PM
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| Well, that's cos I knew you'd be here to answer those bits, Bali! Quote:
You gotta pay for trash removal, right? Riiiiiiiiiiiight!  OP - please understand, we are in no way trivializing your situation, k? But we do need information in order to help you figure out your non-rhetorical questions
__________________ ***************************** When you can't bear something but it goes on anyway, the person who survives isn't you anymore; you've changed and become someone else, a new person, the one who did bear it after all. — Austin Grossman Quote:
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#5
05-06-2009, 02:52 PM
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#6
05-06-2009, 04:00 PM
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| *facepalm* touche, Bali  OP, please do let us know more details; or at the very least speak with an attorney, k?
__________________ ***************************** When you can't bear something but it goes on anyway, the person who survives isn't you anymore; you've changed and become someone else, a new person, the one who did bear it after all. — Austin Grossman Quote:
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#7
05-06-2009, 05:34 PM
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| OP hasnt even been ordered to pay support yet, he may not be, he is just assuming |
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#8
05-06-2009, 06:22 PM
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| I don't think anyone is assuming that he is or will be paying Hopefully OP will clarify regardless.
__________________ ***************************** When you can't bear something but it goes on anyway, the person who survives isn't you anymore; you've changed and become someone else, a new person, the one who did bear it after all. — Austin Grossman Quote:
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#9
05-06-2009, 09:03 PM
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| thanks for the replies guys. to clarify a couple things. I have not seen a lawyer.I just want to educate myself as much as I can even before I see an attorney, so I can be more well informed. -We have been married for 4 years -no kids involved -I have a bachelors Degree, and she has a Masters degree. -I currently make 50k, she makes 30k. 30k in oklahoma is plenty to make live on if you are in an apt. She is switching jobs, but I"m assuming the new salary will be comparable to what she currently makes. |
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#10
05-06-2009, 09:11 PM
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| OK, with such a short marriage it's very unlikely either of you would be awarded spousal support.
__________________ ***************************** When you can't bear something but it goes on anyway, the person who survives isn't you anymore; you've changed and become someone else, a new person, the one who did bear it after all. — Austin Grossman Quote:
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#11
05-07-2009, 08:32 AM
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A possibility COULD be that the difference in respective incomes ($20k) divided by 2 ($10k) would equalize the earnings and COULD be awarded annually by a boneheaded judge for the entire length of the marriage or more. OP should be aware of this possibility just a much as it is "unlikely" spousal support would be ordered at all. |
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#12
05-07-2009, 05:40 PM
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| has she even indicated she is going to ask for alimony? my ex didn't |
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05-07-2009, 07:14 PM
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#14
05-07-2009, 07:17 PM
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| Then it might be prudent to wait and see; if she does file and request support, you really should think about getting an attorney to protect yourself. Anything is possible. Whether or not it's probable is really impossible to answer.
__________________ ***************************** When you can't bear something but it goes on anyway, the person who survives isn't you anymore; you've changed and become someone else, a new person, the one who did bear it after all. — Austin Grossman Quote:
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#15
05-08-2009, 01:32 PM
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OP, I've said this before and I'll say it again for your benefit, "don't bring a knife to a gun fight"!! |
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