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nothappy009

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What is the name of your state? Florida
I have been married for 7 1/2 years, 8 in Dec., 2006. We are not very happy for the last few years. There are no children and we do not own a home. I am thinking of a legal seperation. What are my rights? My husband makes a lot more money than I do and was out of work due to disability from a bad auto accident since June 2005 and just began working again this Jan. 2006. If we legally seperate will he be responsible for any of our rent or insurance payments? I can pay utilites as they are not much, such as water, electric and phone. I just want to know what my right are as I cannot afford to pay everything myself.
We have not taken a vacation together since the first year of marriage and he hunts every year with his friends for his full 3 week vacation and I am home.
I would hope a seperation might work but don't feel we may be able to reconcile our differences. Any adivce you can give will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
nothappy009 in Miami, Florida :confused: :(
 


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LdiJ

Senior Member
nothappy009 said:
What is the name of your state? Florida
I have been married for 7 1/2 years, 8 in Dec., 2006. We are not very happy for the last few years. There are no children and we do not own a home. I am thinking of a legal seperation. What are my rights? My husband makes a lot more money than I do and was out of work due to disability from a bad auto accident since June 2005 and just began working again this Jan. 2006. If we legally seperate will he be responsible for any of our rent or insurance payments? I can pay utilites as they are not much, such as water, electric and phone. I just want to know what my right are as I cannot afford to pay everything myself.
We have not taken a vacation together since the first year of marriage and he hunts every year with his friends for his full 3 week vacation and I am home.
I would hope a seperation might work but don't feel we may be able to reconcile our differences. Any adivce you can give will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
nothappy009 in Miami, Florida :confused: :(
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If you are going to split up you need to be prepared to support yourself. You really haven't been married long enough to have any strong chance at any kind of spousal support.
 
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nothappy009

Junior Member
Spousal Support

What if is just a seperation? And what is considered long enough in FLorida? He makes much more than I do and spends most of it on his hobbies, not our marriage.
Thanks!
 
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Bali Hai

Senior Member
nothappy009 said:
What if is just a seperation? And what is considered long enough in FLorida? He makes much more than I do and spends most of it on his hobbies, not our marriage.
Thanks!
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Wouldn't the hobbies be considered marital hobbies?
 
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AHA

Senior Member
nothappy009 said:
What if is just a seperation? And what is considered long enough in FLorida? He makes much more than I do and spends most of it on his hobbies, not our marriage.
Thanks!
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A husband/wife doesn't HAVE to spend all their money on gifts for their spouse.
 
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Silverplum

Senior Member
AHA said:
A husband/wife doesn't HAVE to spend all their money on gifts for their spouse.
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Then WHAT is the POINT of being married??? :D :p :rolleyes:

(for those still following this saga, I'm kidding.)
 
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nothappy009

Junior Member
Not a Joke

I am glad that you all think this is a "saga" I only asked for advice....I do not expect GIFTS as you say. I just think that it would be nice if a husband and wife could do things together and he not just do what he wants all the time.....Sometimes he is like a little boy! It's all about him. But it does not seem like this is the right place to get REAL advice, it sounds like people here like to make fun of you or take it lightly. THIS IS MY LIFE* NOT A SAGA!!!!!
 
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Silverplum

Senior Member
nothappy009 said:
I am glad that you all think this is a "saga" I only asked for advice....I do not expect GIFTS as you say. I just think that it would be nice if a husband and wife could do things together and he not just do what he wants all the time.....Sometimes he is like a little boy! It's all about him. But it does not seem like this is the right place to get REAL advice, it sounds like people here like to make fun of you or take it lightly. THIS IS MY LIFE* NOT A SAGA!!!!!
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ooooo-kay!
 
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ezmarelda

Member
nothappy009 said:
I am glad that you all think this is a "saga" I only asked for advice....I do not expect GIFTS as you say. I just think that it would be nice if a husband and wife could do things together and he not just do what he wants all the time.....Sometimes he is like a little boy! It's all about him. But it does not seem like this is the right place to get REAL advice, it sounds like people here like to make fun of you or take it lightly. THIS IS MY LIFE* NOT A SAGA!!!!!
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Most men act like little boys and like to go play with their friends...most women either find games of their own to play or go play with their husband's friends too;)
I am just wondering though you said you have only been back to work for a short time so if hubby is not paying for anythig but playing with his buddies how are all your bills (his and yours) getting paid?
Honestly it sounds like you need marrage counciling...it sounds like maybe you have *grown apart* since your accident...are you maybe depressed???
 
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fairisfair

Senior Member
nothappy009 said:
I am glad that you all think this is a "saga" I only asked for advice....I do not expect GIFTS as you say. I just think that it would be nice if a husband and wife could do things together and he not just do what he wants all the time.....Sometimes he is like a little boy! It's all about him. But it does not seem like this is the right place to get REAL advice, it sounds like people here like to make fun of you or take it lightly. THIS IS MY LIFE* NOT A SAGA!!!!!
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Perhaps you misunderstood, this is free LEGAL advice, not Dear Abby:rolleyes: (for S)
 
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pjjones

Junior Member
nothappy009 said:
I am glad that you all think this is a "saga" I only asked for advice....I do not expect GIFTS as you say. I just think that it would be nice if a husband and wife could do things together and he not just do what he wants all the time.....Sometimes he is like a little boy! It's all about him. But it does not seem like this is the right place to get REAL advice, it sounds like people here like to make fun of you or take it lightly. THIS IS MY LIFE* NOT A SAGA!!!!!
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Well, I don't see the joke/saga, and I hear you on those problems ... have had that kind of problem in addition to extreme financial incompatibilities for which I've been trying desperately to expedite a separation or divorce. As for your rights in a legal separation, Florida is an equitable distribution state, which generally means that each spouse gets half of everything. Your husband's much higher income certainly would be a factor in favor of you getting some kind of spousal support, but if he has been out on disability for so long, that would make his recent income lower and be a negative factor in getting spousal support ... can't really say.
Btw this site has some useful articles on divorce that you might find helpful:
http://www.divorcenet.com/states/florida
 
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