What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin
I have been married for 2.5 yrs to a military man who's been out since Oct. of 07. We were going to get a divorce back in March and filed. During that separation he started fooling around with another woman and alleged that he was legally allowed to because we were separated. I wanted to know what the legal rights consist of and whether that behavior is allowed. I told him that was not legal because marriage is a binding contract and until you are divorced you are still very much married. He says No...
He also stated that I must legally give him back the engagement ring. It isn't an heirloom or anything special but he wants it back so he can sell it and he thinks that is his right. I want to keep it because he doesnt deserve it and if anyones getting any money I think it should be me since he left me high and dry. I have no job yet, I have no money, I moved back into a town with poor job options and he left me hung up when he kept sayin he was gettin things ready so I could move back and we could be together so he kinda postponed my life and admitted that all along he knew we'd get a divorce. So I think a little spousal support isn't asking for much. He says I wont get anything because his infidelities dont mean anything and that I'll never get any support. I've been waiting for papers and he thinks he may seek a lawyer... If so... I can't afford one... What should I do? I'm a Veteran, are there any programs that might assist me with legal advice?
Thank you
I have been married for 2.5 yrs to a military man who's been out since Oct. of 07. We were going to get a divorce back in March and filed. During that separation he started fooling around with another woman and alleged that he was legally allowed to because we were separated. I wanted to know what the legal rights consist of and whether that behavior is allowed. I told him that was not legal because marriage is a binding contract and until you are divorced you are still very much married. He says No...
He also stated that I must legally give him back the engagement ring. It isn't an heirloom or anything special but he wants it back so he can sell it and he thinks that is his right. I want to keep it because he doesnt deserve it and if anyones getting any money I think it should be me since he left me high and dry. I have no job yet, I have no money, I moved back into a town with poor job options and he left me hung up when he kept sayin he was gettin things ready so I could move back and we could be together so he kinda postponed my life and admitted that all along he knew we'd get a divorce. So I think a little spousal support isn't asking for much. He says I wont get anything because his infidelities dont mean anything and that I'll never get any support. I've been waiting for papers and he thinks he may seek a lawyer... If so... I can't afford one... What should I do? I'm a Veteran, are there any programs that might assist me with legal advice?
Thank you