child support

I am in Texas. My wife and I are seperated for one month now ,but no legal action has been taken. She has not worked for 2.5 years and we have 2 children ages 3 and 5. Our three year old has a disability. I am helping financially all I am able but she wants more. When I point out how much I spend I include the amount I spend on her car payment, auto insurance, cell phone. She says that since I have been paying those all along, those payments would be in addition to what the law would require me to pay for child support. I am under the impression that she would become responsible for the payment of her car(the loan is in my name). Any information on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news. You will have to pay for anything that is in your name. Even if the divorce decree makes her responsible (which I doubt since she is unemployed with 2 children), the finance company will go after YOU for delinquencies, YOUR credit will be ruined, YOU will be liable. This divorce could wipe you out financially for a long time coming. She will probably go for spousal support and she may just get it, even if it is temporary. In addition, child support for 2 children is going to be expensive. Especially if one child has special needs and requires extra care. She may hit you up for a portion of that as well. Get a good lawyer if you can.

Child support

She can get Alimony but she would have to qualify. You will have to pay a % of you net pay for child support and maybe carry the kids on your insurance. You can get a tempory order for financial support on what you will pay until the final decree. Go to your local law library...they have a lot of helpful information. OR consult with a lawyer in your area.