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b5jimmy

Junior Member
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? :(
 


Just Blue

Senior Member
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.
 

Bali Hai

Senior Member
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.
 

LdiJ

Senior Member
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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