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Old 12-22-2007, 01:22 PM
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Spousal support question

What is the name of your state? Louisiana

Married in March of 2004, I brought her here via fiance visa from Russia. She asked for a separation and has a boyfriend. We have no kids. We've been separated 4 months, I know we have to wait 6 months in Louisiana to get a divorce. I make 53k, she makes 35k. How much support should she get? If any?
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Old 12-22-2007, 01:26 PM
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What is the name of your state? Louisiana

Married in March of 2004, I brought her here via fiance visa from Russia. She asked for a separation and has a boyfriend. We have no kids. We've been separated 4 months, I know we have to wait 6 months in Louisiana to get a divorce. I make 53k, she makes 35k. How much support should she get? If any?
Probably none..Not for a 3 year marriage.
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Old 12-22-2007, 01:27 PM
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What is the name of your state? Louisiana

Married in March of 2004, I brought her here via fiance visa from Russia. She asked for a separation and has a boyfriend. We have no kids. We've been separated 4 months, I know we have to wait 6 months in Louisiana to get a divorce. I make 53k, she makes 35k. How much support should she get? If any?
As much as you're willing to give her.
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Old 01-01-2008, 07:52 PM
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link to LA law

[url]http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/tsrssearch.htm[/url]
Ignore Mr. Bittersworth... go to this site. Louisiana Legislature Law.
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Old 01-01-2008, 07:57 PM
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Bay gave you the accurate answer. A three year marriage would not normally result in any kind of spousal support.

You also don't have to worry about your sponsorship of her as an immigrant, because a 35k salary for a single person with no children is a truly liveable wage.

However, whatever assets and debts that accrued during the marriage need to be evenly divided.
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