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[Murph095]

The deal you were offered, how long would you be paying spousal support?

the letter stated 1/3 of the marriage or 1/3 of 13 years.

 

[armstrong1988]

How long is the deal your going to pay for that?

 

[Murph095]

The deal you were offered, how long would you be paying spousal support?

she asked for 1/3length of marriage or somewhere between 4 and 5 years,

 

[ecmst12]

Of course listen to your attorney, but generally any time your alimony payments are time limited rather than permanent, you're getting off pretty easy. And alimony payments are tax deductible to you.

 

[Bali Hai]

she asked for 1/3length of marriage or somewhere between 4 and 5 years,

1/3 length of marriage equals 4.3 years.

Your income $120k.
Her income $60k. Of course she will need to get real and work full time.

guideline CS $2000/mo.
$120k - $24k leaves you with $96k and her with $84k.

Does she need alimony or just expect it because it's "traditional"?

 

[Bali Hai]

Of course listen to your attorney, but generally any time your alimony payments are time limited rather than permanent, you're getting off pretty easy. And alimony payments are tax deductible to you.

Permanent alimony for a 13 year marriage is insane. "Getting off pretty easy", whatever that is supposed to imply, would be NO alimony at all!

 

[ecmst12]

I think SOME alimony should be expected given the income disparity and the length of the marriage. But, OP should listen to his attorney as far as whether accepting the offer is a good idea. No one else knows ALL the details of the case.

 

[Bali Hai]

I think SOME alimony should be expected given the income disparity and the length of the marriage. But, OP should listen to his attorney as far as whether accepting the offer is a good idea. No one else knows ALL the details of the case.

That's the problem with alimony proponets. They believe some alimony should expected in ALL cases and dream up factors such as length of marriage and income disparity, which has absolutely nothing to do with whether a spouse NEEDS support or not.

 

[ecmst12]

Because NEED is not the only factor that is looked at in determining whether SS will be ordered

 

[Bali Hai]

Because NEED is not the only factor that is looked at in determining whether SS will be ordered

The other factors are totally ridiculous and put in place to be purely punitive. I'm not saying OP will not be ordered to pay alimony, he probably will be, but, he should understand how the stupid laws got there.

He should also be aware that laws were changed to where they are presently and can be changed again. He doesn't have to accept that he "got off easy" after being ordered to pay thousands of dollars to an ex who is more than capable of earning their own living.

 

[Murph095]

her lawyer has no desire to goto court. She asked for $2K CS and $1K SS for 4 years.

I countered with $1800 for CS, $600 for SS and 25%f my bonus. The SS and bonus would be for 3 years. i am eligible for a $17K bonus annually.

 

[ecmst12]

What do the state guidelines say you should be paying in CS?

 

[Ohiogal]

What do the state guidelines say you should be paying in CS?

No such thing. Ohio does not have numeric guidelines for Spousal Support.

ETA read that wrong. There are more numbers than just income taken into consideration for child support. Health insurance costs for the children, other children not of the marriage, other alimony paid, special needs. It is a greater than 65line worksheet.

 

[Bali Hai]

her lawyer has no desire to goto court. She asked for $2K CS and $1K SS for 4 years.

I countered with $1800 for CS, $600 for SS and 25%f my bonus. The SS and bonus would be for 3 years. i am eligible for a $17K bonus annually.

Be sure to insist that the SS be modifiable in case you lose your job or become ineligible for the bonus. Courts become real nasty when the realities of life interfere with the judges orders.

Also suggest you get clear and concise language that the alimony ends upon remarriage or if she becomes romantically involved with anyone.

 

[Murph095]

Be sure to insist that the SS be modifiable in case you lose your job or become ineligible for the bonus. Courts become real nasty when the realities of life interfere with the judges orders.

Also suggest you get clear and concise language that the alimony ends upon remarriage or if she becomes romantically involved with anyone.

I did tell my lawyer that my ex will only receive the bonus if I do so that is covered. why would it end if she becomes romantic with someone? Do you mean if she had someone move in?