What is the name of your state? I live in Missouri.
Can I file for spousal support without getting divorced?
My husband and I were married in May, 2004 and we have been living apart since December, 2014. In June, 2012, we started having marital problems and my husband found a way around the judicial system, to keep from paying spousal support. I am 100% totally disabled. I was disabled when my husband and I met, before we were married. In the last house that we shared, my husband handle the paperwork of our lease agreement. My husband decided to have his name on lease only because my credit wasn't the best at that time. However, I didn't know that my name had to be added, as occupant. He never told me. The apartment manager cited him in violation of our lease because he didn't add me as an occupant and since we were going through problems, he had the aparment manager to evict me, which I was. I was charged with "An Unlawful Detainer" and I had to leave my home. I have been moving from place to place, since December, 2014 until June, 2018 and during that time, I lived in my car fo r 8 mont hs. I finally found a decent place to live but I can't afford do it without financial help. I contacted the state for assistance but I'm 70% over their poverty level. My husband works for the United States Postal Service, as a Letter Carrier and he earns at least, 30 an hour. Due to my Christian belief, I can't file for a divorce. However, my husband, it's not about his Christian beliefs, it's to keep from paying spousal support. Do I have to divorce my husband in order to seek spousal support?'
Can I file for spousal support without getting divorced?
My husband and I were married in May, 2004 and we have been living apart since December, 2014. In June, 2012, we started having marital problems and my husband found a way around the judicial system, to keep from paying spousal support. I am 100% totally disabled. I was disabled when my husband and I met, before we were married. In the last house that we shared, my husband handle the paperwork of our lease agreement. My husband decided to have his name on lease only because my credit wasn't the best at that time. However, I didn't know that my name had to be added, as occupant. He never told me. The apartment manager cited him in violation of our lease because he didn't add me as an occupant and since we were going through problems, he had the aparment manager to evict me, which I was. I was charged with "An Unlawful Detainer" and I had to leave my home. I have been moving from place to place, since December, 2014 until June, 2018 and during that time, I lived in my car fo r 8 mont hs. I finally found a decent place to live but I can't afford do it without financial help. I contacted the state for assistance but I'm 70% over their poverty level. My husband works for the United States Postal Service, as a Letter Carrier and he earns at least, 30 an hour. Due to my Christian belief, I can't file for a divorce. However, my husband, it's not about his Christian beliefs, it's to keep from paying spousal support. Do I have to divorce my husband in order to seek spousal support?'
