tiggerrick
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California, San Bernardino.
Material facts: Time of marriage 9 yrs. No children. 2 houses. 3 - 401Ks totaling about 60K. During marriage, wife worked part time ($300/mo income) and went to school full time. Graduated with a B.A. in Art History and now has had a $14/hr job for almost 1 year. I worked full time/nights and overtime to keep up our lifestyle up to last year. I grossed $106K.
Now, there is no more overtime so my base pay of $40/hr is my only income. I kept the house with the larger monthly payment (2K/mo), have a car payment, and a son from my previous marriage.
She has the less expensive house payment of $1100/mo, no car payment and no children.
Reason for my seeking divorce is her continuing Alcoholism, which led to a 5 car accident/DUI which was the last straw for me.
During the Alimony proceedings, what arguments can be used or should be avoided to minimize the chances of having to pay spousal support?
Material facts: Time of marriage 9 yrs. No children. 2 houses. 3 - 401Ks totaling about 60K. During marriage, wife worked part time ($300/mo income) and went to school full time. Graduated with a B.A. in Art History and now has had a $14/hr job for almost 1 year. I worked full time/nights and overtime to keep up our lifestyle up to last year. I grossed $106K.
Now, there is no more overtime so my base pay of $40/hr is my only income. I kept the house with the larger monthly payment (2K/mo), have a car payment, and a son from my previous marriage.
She has the less expensive house payment of $1100/mo, no car payment and no children.
Reason for my seeking divorce is her continuing Alcoholism, which led to a 5 car accident/DUI which was the last straw for me.
During the Alimony proceedings, what arguments can be used or should be avoided to minimize the chances of having to pay spousal support?