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Old 03-07-2007, 12:13 PM
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How much to ask for????

What is the name of your state? Colorado

In researching how the amount of alimony is computed in Colorado, all I could find was a formula to use if the combined income of both spouses is less than $75,000. I do not work, but my spouse does. He makes more than $75,000. How is alimony computed for incomes over $75,000?

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Old 03-07-2007, 12:19 PM
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Just curious, I have been seeing this alot lately

"I do not work, but my spouse does"

what is that? and what does it mean????
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Old 03-07-2007, 12:20 PM
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What is the name of your state? Colorado

In researching how the amount of alimony is computed in Colorado, all I could find was a formula to use if the combined income of both spouses is less than $75,000. I do not work, but my spouse does. He makes more than $75,000. How is alimony computed for incomes over $75,000?

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How long have you been married?
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Old 03-07-2007, 12:38 PM
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We've been married five years. He is in the military. During those five years, we have moved three times. Almost impossible for me to work on my resume when we are moving so often. I really just need support for a short time to get back on my feet and find a decent job.
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Old 03-07-2007, 12:46 PM
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We've been married five years. He is in the military. During those five years, we have moved three times. Almost impossible for me to work on my resume when we are moving so often. I really just need support for a short time to get back on my feet and find a decent job.
That's all you'll get, if you're lucky. 5 years is not a long-term marriage. And I, personally, don't accept your "excuse" for not being able to support yourself -- a judge/magistrate may not, either. Who knows?

You won't get SS if you don't fight for it. So go aead and ask for it, see how it goes.

*edited to add:*
You HAD to know your H was in the military before you married him -- guys don't just up and achieve $75K+ in 5 years -- he was already in. The whining really, really irritates me. You made your bed, you benefitted from the bed, now lie in it quietly. Gawd.
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Old 03-07-2007, 01:04 PM
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Of course I knew he was in the military. That's not the reason for the divorce. Unless you've tried to get a new GOOD job every year or so, I don't think you know how hard it would be. It's not like I'm asking for him to support me forever -- or even for a year...

I thought this forum was for LEGAL advice. I didn't realize it was for putting others down.
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Old 03-07-2007, 01:20 PM
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Of course I knew he was in the military.
See, then you have no right to complain about the lifestyle.
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That's not the reason for the divorce.
Good.
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Unless you've tried to get a new GOOD job every year or so, I don't think you know how hard it would be.
It's part of military life. See above.
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It's not like I'm asking for him to support me forever -- or even for a year...
I didn't say you were. I gave you legal info on your potential for rehabilitative spousal support.
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I thought this forum was for LEGAL advice. I didn't realize it was for putting others down.
It's the internet. You put your dirty laundry out there, I made my comment. You didn't die.
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Old 03-07-2007, 03:11 PM
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Just curious, I have been seeing this alot lately

"I do not work, but my spouse does"

what is that? and what does it mean????
It means throw poor me a bone.
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