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dudethecat

Junior Member
New York City, NY
My wife and I separated a little over 3 years ago. I left the home which is rent stabilized and she remained. I am ready to file for divorce but I am a little worried about maintenance. She has remained in the home and has maintained her standard of living without the addition of my income since I moved out. We have no children and no assets together. There was no abuse on either side and we are both in good health. I do earn more income than she does as I did before the separation but again, I did leave her in a rent stabilized situation and she has been fine maintaining her standard of living. I am nervous I will have to pay maintenance, is this possible or probable? Thank you for your help in advance.
 


CTU

Meddlesome Priestess
New York City, NY
My wife and I separated a little over 3 years ago. I left the home which is rent stabilized and she remained. I am ready to file for divorce but I am a little worried about maintenance. She has remained in the home and has maintained her standard of living without the addition of my income since I moved out. We have no children and no assets together. There was no abuse on either side and we are both in good health. I do earn more income than she does as I did before the separation but again, I did leave her in a rent stabilized situation and she has been fine maintaining her standard of living. I am nervous I will have to pay maintenance, is this possible or probable? Thank you for your help in advance.
I think you have an excellent chance of NOT paying maintenance. Your argument is simple: she has been and still is capable of supporting herself without your financial input. There is no need for maintenance.
 

ducky8888

Junior Member
I think you have an excellent chance of NOT paying maintenance. Your argument is simple: she has been and still is capable of supporting herself without your financial input. There is no need for maintenance.
This is a legal advice forum, please site your legal basis for this opinion
 

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