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Spouse wants 80% of income? is this legal

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screwed

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In my first sit-down separartion agreement negotiation meeting with all parties and lawyers present, spouses lawyer suggested a 'temporary' arrangement of child support and spousal support equalling approx. 80% of my monthly income, plus i am to take half of all debt, plus I am to preform professional services for the soon to be ex? My lawyer agreed to all this??? I don't get it and refused to sign anything. I feel I am being screwed by my atty and spouses atty. I am considering firing my atty. because she is not working in my interest. Can I do this? I feel this is totally unfair. Over 80% -- leaves me with nothing to live on, and with all the debt i have to pay now....i am at zero balance after paying her and the credit cards....HELP
 


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Survivin

Guest
I'm just a newbie, but

- How many kids do you have?
- How long have you been married?
- What state are you filing in?
- What is your approximate income, and your spouses approximate income?

 
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screwed

Guest
3 kids
65% of income is me
35% of income is spouse (spouse is lying about this by the way)
maryland
married for 15 years
 
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LadyBlu

Guest
screwed said:
3 kids
65% of income is me
35% of income is spouse (spouse is lying about this by the way)
maryland
married for 15 years


Here is a little info for you:

In fact it might be good for you to read all the information on the site:
http://www.divorcesource.com/MD/index.shtml

MARYLAND SPOUSAL SUPPORT: Either spouse may be awarded alimony and based on the following factors: (1) the time necessary to acquire sufficient education and training to enable the spouse to find appropriate employment, and that spouse's future earning capacity; (2) the standard of living established during the marriage; (3) the duration of the marriage; (3) the ability of the spouse from whom support is sought to meet his or her needs while meeting those of the spouse seeking support; (4) the financial resources of the spouse seeking alimony, including marital property apportioned to such spouse and such spouse's ability to meet his or her needs independently; (5) the comparative financial resources of the spouses, including their comparative earning abilities in the labor market; (6) the contribution of each spouse to the marriage, including services rendered in homemaking, child care, education, and career building of the other spouse; (7) the age of the spouses; (8) the physical and emotional conditions of the spouses; (9) any mutual agreement between the spouses concerning financial or service contributions by one spouse with the expectation of future reciprocation or compensation by the other; (10) the ability of the spouse seeking alimony to become self-supporting; (11) the circumstances which lead to the breakdown of the marriage; and (12) any other factor the court deems just and equitable. [Annotated Code of Maryland; Family Law, Title 11, Section 11-106

 

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