What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
I've been out of the house since December. During this time, I've given my wife money to pay the bills, but I have found out recently she didn't pay the mortgage or keep up the home & car insurance & spent it on HSN & QVC instead. I caught the insurance up and am and was able to pay enough to the mortgage company, so now I am only one month behind instead of 3. She's told anyone who will listen I didn't give her any money, although I have the bank statement that says different. . An attorney I consulted with told me I basically threw away my money and that it will be considered "a gift". I am finished providing "gifts" when the mortgage is not being paid. My question is, should I wait for a temporary spousal support order or should I give her more money next time I am paid? I'm worried that if I don't the judge won't look kindly on me. By the way, she's a student..has been for over 10 years (kept changing her mind on what she wanted to do) and so she does not work.
I've been out of the house since December. During this time, I've given my wife money to pay the bills, but I have found out recently she didn't pay the mortgage or keep up the home & car insurance & spent it on HSN & QVC instead. I caught the insurance up and am and was able to pay enough to the mortgage company, so now I am only one month behind instead of 3. She's told anyone who will listen I didn't give her any money, although I have the bank statement that says different. . An attorney I consulted with told me I basically threw away my money and that it will be considered "a gift". I am finished providing "gifts" when the mortgage is not being paid. My question is, should I wait for a temporary spousal support order or should I give her more money next time I am paid? I'm worried that if I don't the judge won't look kindly on me. By the way, she's a student..has been for over 10 years (kept changing her mind on what she wanted to do) and so she does not work.