alimony

[jstagrl]

hi,sort of confused about the last answer i recieved. if the california law states you cannot get money for a cheating spouse then why do so many people recieve payments? and what do i need to do to protect myself from this happening?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

You said you had a "contract" that if your husband cheats on you, you get money. Such a contract is unenforceable.

That's not too difficult to understand.

In California, we have "No-Fault" divorce. That means the only two grounds for divorce are:

1. Irreconcilable Differences, and

2. Insanity.

That's it.

Now, if you're talking about Alimony, that's another matter altogether - - and, in fact, you may be entitled to Alimony depending upon the length of your marriage.

However, you don't get Alimony based upon a "contract" as you've stated. Alimony amounts are up to a judge to determine.

IAAL