ok so my husband left m what are my rights

[nunya_74]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
ok so my husband left me where do i find where my rights are. It came out of no where to me but he stated hes felt this way for 2yrs He has a small business the house is in his name I have an 18yr still in school what do I do?

 

[Eekamouse]

How long were you married? Is your son his child?

 

[nunya_74]

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How long were you married? Is your son his child?

My daughter s not his this Augustr would have made 10 yrs married we have been together 13yr Dont i have rights?

 

[Proserpina]

My daughter s not his this Augustr would have made 10 yrs married we have been together 13yr Dont i have rights?

Yes, you have the right to file for divorce.

A 10 year marriage might get you some spousal support. Speak with a local attorney asap.

 

[nextwife]

Yes, you have the right to file for divorce.

A 10 year marriage might get you some spousal support. Speak with a local attorney asap.

I missed where she stated her income was significantly different than his.

Could be that HE is the one with less income - all we know is that the poster is female, and I sure hope that does not mean we presume her less financially capable than he.

Why would ANY presumption about spousal support be made based soley on gender?

 

[Proserpina]

I missed where she stated her income was significantly different than his.

Could be that HE is the one with less income - all we know is that the poster is female, and I sure hope that does not mean we presume her less financially capable than he.

Why would ANY presumption about spousal support be made based soley on gender?

Given that SHE made no mention of HER income but made a point of mentioning that he owns HIS own business, it's not too much of a reach, surely?

I suggest you jump back down off of your soapbox. We don't want you to trip over your own bias, now do we?

 

[nextwife]

Could be she mentioned the business because it is an asset she may wish part of?

 

[Ohiogal]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
ok so my husband left me where do i find where my rights are. It came out of no where to me but he stated hes felt this way for 2yrs He has a small business the house is in his name I have an 18yr still in school what do I do?

You have a right to get a job and support yourself. You have a right to make your own money. You have a right to half the marital equity in the house. You have a right to half the marital assets and half the marital debt. There is NO guarantee of spousal support nor any entitlement to it just because you were married for ten years.

 

[Bali Hai]

Could be she mentioned the business because it is an asset she may wish part of?

Exactly, what's hers is hers and what's his is "ours".

 

[tuffbrk]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
ok so my husband left me where do i find where my rights are. It came out of no where to me but he stated hes felt this way for 2yrs He has a small business the house is in his name I have an 18yr still in school what do I do?

Do you work?
Was the home purchased before or during your marriage?
Is the business successful? Are there any co-owners?
Is hubby paid a salary from his business? What income does hubby claim on his income tax?
What is the income difference between you and hubby?
Are you receiving CS from your child's parent?
Do you have any savings to access for an attorney or an attorney consult?

 

[nextwife]

iMPORTANT AS WELL: Did he already have the busineess when you married him? TThe house?

 

[Bali Hai]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
ok so my husband left me where do i find where my rights are. It came out of no where to me but he stated hes felt this way for 2yrs He has a small business the house is in his name I have an 18yr still in school what do I do?

Ok so if you left your husband would you be asking where to find what HIS rights are?? If YOU blindsided him for 2 years would that make a difference??

If you had the small business, the house were in your name and he had an 18 year old still in school, would you give a crap about his well being??

Fortunately this works BOTH ways. At least it's SUPPOSED to.

 

[Antigone*]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
ok so my husband left me where do i find where my rights are. It came out of no where to me but he stated hes felt this way for 2yrs He has a small business the house is in his name I have an 18yr still in school what do I do?

What is the relevance of having an 18-year old, still in school, who is not his child have to your supposed "rights."

The 18-year old adult has the right to aid in their own support. You have the right to find a source of income and live your life, just as he does.

 

[Carlos Ray]

Could be she mentioned the business because it is an asset she may wish part of?

Presumptions! Facts not in evidence!

 

[Carlos Ray]

What is the relevance of having an 18-year old, still in school, who is not his child have to your supposed "rights."

The 18-year old adult has the right to aid in their own support. You have the right to find a source of income and live your life, just as he does.

Yeah who the heck does she think she is anyway coming here exepcting to get some legal advice? Is there anything about this person nobody has attacked yet?