Reimbursement of expenses

[ACoburn]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Louisiana
My husband abandoned me and I had to pay all the house bills. Can i get reimbursed for half of that in property settlement?

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Louisiana
My husband abandoned me and I had to pay all the house bills. Can i get reimbursed for half of that in property settlement?

It's possible.

 

[Antigone*]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Louisiana
My husband abandoned me and I had to pay all the house bills. Can i get reimbursed for half of that in property settlement?

You can ask for that in your divorce.

 

[Bali Hai]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Louisiana
My husband abandoned me and I had to pay all the house bills. Can i get reimbursed for half of that in property settlement?

You're living there and incurring the bills, why do you think you should be reimbursed?

 

[Ohiogal]

Do you own or rent your home?
Are you going to pay half the utilities and expenses he incurred in his new place?

 

[mistoffolees]

Do you own or rent your home?
Are you going to pay half the utilities and expenses he incurred in his new place?

For OP's benefit, in most of the country, each party is expected to pay their own living expenses after the divorce is filed. There can be exceptions when there's a big mortgage, but it usually requires a temporary court order at the time they file for divorce for that to happen. And utilities and other living expenses would only rarely be split. So, normally, OP could file for divorce and ask for stbx to pay for part of the mortgage while the divorce is pending. The judge might or might not allow that, depending on circumstances. Forget the utilities and other expenses.

HOWEVER, that is the common situation in most states. I have no idea how it works in LA, so OP should consult an attorney for an opinion. LA law is based on entirely different precedent than the rest of the country.