Lawsuit for non spousal support

[maria perez]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I am currently living in the state of Florida, my husband lives in the state of New Jersey. We do not have any children. He refuses to offer me spousal support in this time of desperate need, I could give you details later. Could I sue him for spousal support? we have been together for 8 years and married for 2 1/2 years. Please let me know how to proceed. I will look forward to an answer or some advice. Thank you very much

 

[Gracie3787]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I am currently living in the state of Florida, my husband lives in the state of New Jersey. We do not have any children. He refuses to offer me spousal support in this time of desperate need, I could give you details later. Could I sue him for spousal support? we have been together for 8 years and married for 2 1/2 years. Please let me know how to proceed. I will look forward to an answer or some advice. Thank you very much

Usually spousal support is not ordered for a short term marriage of 2 1/2 years.

 

[nextwife]

What is the legal basis under which you believe you are entitled to spousal support? Especially with only a 30 month marriage?

 

[Farfalla]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I am currently living in the state of Florida, my husband lives in the state of New Jersey. We do not have any children. He refuses to offer me spousal support in this time of desperate need, I could give you details later. Could I sue him for spousal support? we have been together for 8 years and married for 2 1/2 years. Please let me know how to proceed. I will look forward to an answer or some advice. Thank you very much

I can tell you how it works in NM.... Both spouses are required to support each other. But if you want to force support you have to go to court...

Don't know if you can file to force support if you do not file for divorce... but in filing you can and ask that the court order interim financial support. Of course that will end when your divorce is final. Maybe it works like that in NJ or Florida.

You should see an attorney on this... the laws in FL and NJ are very different...

 

[CJane]

You've been married for 2.5 years and live on opposite ends of the country... and you wonder why he won't support you?

Do you plan to file for divorce?

 

[Ohiogal]

Are you working?