AprilShowers
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? CA
I have done a lot of research and know that there is no simple formula for calculating alimony in CA. But I am wondering if you can give me a general idea (I know there are no guarentees).
He makes $50,000+ a year. Over our 10 year marriage he has made between $69k-12k; with $40 being the average. He quit a good job ($50k) to play music (hence the $12k). I finally put my foot down and told him he needed a real job to support his family. During his music years he also racked up $80k in debt. And continued to spend.
I worked part time while putting myself throught college (via student loans not his income). When I had our child I took 2 years off and am only back to work 2-3 days a week, while she is in preschool. I don't like the full time day care idea. Over the course of our marriage my income ranged from $1k (the year I stayed home) to $14k: with $7k being the average. My income was usually viewed as my own to spend. At times we would use it for eating out, vacations, some bills etc. But it was never viewed as supporting the house unless we really needed it.
We are in our mid 30's. Our daughter is 4.
I have the education to make money (Masters degree)- but I feel obligated to my daughter first. He has the track record of making a TON more than me (he is in sales).
I am thinking temporary support is reasonable- until she starts school full time. But I don't know what an outsider might say. Or if a likely range is $100-$300 or $400-$600.???
I know that CA is a no fault but all this is because of his alcohol problem, lack of responsibility (putting family last on his list), and potential cheating (he stays out till 2am). Not sure if any of that makes any difference.
Any concrete examples or amounts from past experience would be greatly appreciated!
I have done a lot of research and know that there is no simple formula for calculating alimony in CA. But I am wondering if you can give me a general idea (I know there are no guarentees).
He makes $50,000+ a year. Over our 10 year marriage he has made between $69k-12k; with $40 being the average. He quit a good job ($50k) to play music (hence the $12k). I finally put my foot down and told him he needed a real job to support his family. During his music years he also racked up $80k in debt. And continued to spend.
I worked part time while putting myself throught college (via student loans not his income). When I had our child I took 2 years off and am only back to work 2-3 days a week, while she is in preschool. I don't like the full time day care idea. Over the course of our marriage my income ranged from $1k (the year I stayed home) to $14k: with $7k being the average. My income was usually viewed as my own to spend. At times we would use it for eating out, vacations, some bills etc. But it was never viewed as supporting the house unless we really needed it.
We are in our mid 30's. Our daughter is 4.
I have the education to make money (Masters degree)- but I feel obligated to my daughter first. He has the track record of making a TON more than me (he is in sales).
I am thinking temporary support is reasonable- until she starts school full time. But I don't know what an outsider might say. Or if a likely range is $100-$300 or $400-$600.???
I know that CA is a no fault but all this is because of his alcohol problem, lack of responsibility (putting family last on his list), and potential cheating (he stays out till 2am). Not sure if any of that makes any difference.
Any concrete examples or amounts from past experience would be greatly appreciated!