Limitations on seeking spousal support?

[free06]

What is the name of your state? New York
My divorce was finalized 3 months ago. My ex got out of paying spousal support because, during our divorce proceeding, I received a disability check ($8,000) and paid bills, as well as purchased items I never had. All previous checks (3 of at least $16,000 during our 23-year marriage) were used to purchase items for my husband and two sons, as well as paying off our mortgage and bills. I am disabled and am on a limited income. My ex makes at least 4 times what I do. Can I go back to court to get support? He made sure I had no savings before he left. I haven't received any more large checks and expect no more. My ex "discovered" the check amount when he had my youngest son report back to him what I had. Do I have any chance?What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?

[Ohiogal]

Originally Posted by free06

What is the name of your state? New York
My divorce was finalized 3 months ago. My ex got out of paying spousal support because, during our divorce proceeding, I received a disability check ($8,000) and paid bills, as well as purchased items I never had. All previous checks (3 of at least $16,000 during our 23-year marriage) were used to purchase items for my husband and two sons, as well as paying off our mortgage and bills. I am disabled and am on a limited income. My ex makes at least 4 times what I do. Can I go back to court to get support? He made sure I had no savings before he left. I haven't received any more large checks and expect no more. My ex "discovered" the check amount when he had my youngest son report back to him what I had. Do I have any chance?What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?

MOst probably not. The previous checks were used to support your household not just your husband and two sons. You profited from it as well. How did he make sure you had no savings before he left? Your ex had a right to know the check amount as ALL finances were to be disclosed before the divorce. You had to disclose that check to your husband.

[Bali Hai]

Originally Posted by free06

What is the name of your state? New York
My divorce was finalized 3 months ago. My ex got out of paying spousal support because, during our divorce proceeding, I received a disability check ($8,000) and paid bills, as well as purchased items I never had. All previous checks (3 of at least $16,000 during our 23-year marriage) were used to purchase items for my husband and two sons, as well as paying off our mortgage and bills. I am disabled and am on a limited income. My ex makes at least 4 times what I do. Can I go back to court to get support? He made sure I had no savings before he left. I haven't received any more large checks and expect no more. My ex "discovered" the check amount when he had my youngest son report back to him what I had. Do I have any chance?What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?

What do you mean your ex "got out of paying spousal support"??

Are you suggesting that it is a foregone conclusion that a husband must pay the wife for a 23 year marriage?

Did you ask for alimony and the judge denied it?

[nextwife]

Originally Posted by Ohiogal

MOst probably not. The previous checks were used to support your household not just your husband and two sons. You profited from it as well. How did he make sure you had no savings before he left? Your ex had a right to know the check amount as ALL finances were to be disclosed before the divorce. You had to disclose that check to your husband.

How long was the marriage? Did you even meet the criteria for SS?

Simply being female isn't enough. Being married a long time isn't either - after all, he was married just as long as you, And that doesn't entitle HIM to receive SS..