Support from a Husband who lives in Canada

[invisibledancer]

I'm from Montana
My husband said he was returning home for a visit in Canada, but he decided he wasn't coming back. He later said he wanted a divorce. He has income, plus he's getting a big settlement from a hit and run accident and it's going to be in the 6 digits. I've been his caregiver since he couldn't work over injuries. I worked a job plus took care of him, now he's getting close to getting his money and decides he wants all for himself. How do I get alimony from someone who lives in Canada? and How to I receive compensation for all the money I've spend in taking care of him? I don't know what to do, I never thought he would do something so cruel

[seniorjudge]

You need to contact a lawyer in Canada.

[CourtClerk]

Why does the OP feel like she should be compensated for taking care of her husband? A grown adult?

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by CourtClerk

Why does the OP feel like she should be compensated for taking care of her husband? A grown adult?

If he was in an accident, and injured and needed long term care, I can kind of see her point. She worked and supported both of them, plus took care of him, and expected to recoup some of that (maybe even some cc bills that got run up as a result) and now he wants a divorce and to "run" with the money.

The reality of things however, is that the best she can hope for is that he is ordered to pay the debts resulting from his injuries, out of his settlement. However, since he apparently will be in Canada, and his money will apparently be there too, collecting won't be easy, or inexpensive.

[Bali Hai]

Originally Posted by invisibledancer

I'm from Montana
My husband said he was returning home for a visit in Canada, but he decided he wasn't coming back. He later said he wanted a divorce. He has income, plus he's getting a big settlement from a hit and run accident and it's going to be in the 6 digits. I've been his caregiver since he couldn't work over injuries. I worked a job plus took care of him, now he's getting close to getting his money and decides he wants all for himself. How do I get alimony from someone who lives in Canada? and How to I receive compensation for all the money I've spend in taking care of him? I don't know what to do, I never thought he would do something so cruel

This sort of thing happens to men everyday, get over it!!

[invisibledancer]

Well as a husband he promised to take care of me too. But now that he's better he just wants to take the money and run. And yes alot of bills have incurred that I have to pay off now that he abandoned me. Now i'm going to have surgery and I am going to need help as far as some to be my caregiver for awhile. and he's no where around and he has money. but refuses to help me in anyway. I asked him for 350.00 that's not much, and he would not even do that. So I guess sometimes people just use you. and you have to get on with life. and learn your lesson. not to trust anyone ever again. cause when u need their help they won't be there. and also I won't do anything for anybody else. I'll just take care of me from now on.

[Bali Hai]

Originally Posted by invisibledancer

Well as a husband he promised to take care of me too. But now that he's better he just wants to take the money and run. And yes alot of bills have incurred that I have to pay off now that he abandoned me. Now i'm going to have surgery and I am going to need help as far as some to be my caregiver for awhile. and he's no where around and he has money. but refuses to help me in anyway. I asked him for 350.00 that's not much, and he would not even do that. So I guess sometimes people just use you. and you have to get on with life. and learn your lesson. not to trust anyone ever again. cause when u need their help they won't be there. and also I won't do anything for anybody else. I'll just take care of me from now on.

You have sincerely touched my heart. And I commend you for doing the exact thing the rest of us have to do!!!