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I am beginning research related to a possible divorce and spousal support. I have been married for four years and lived together three years prior to marriage. During these seven years, my husband's two daughters, ages 9 and 13, have visited every other weekend. His ex-wife has primary custody. He pays approximately $700 per month in child support. He has some college and earns $40,000 per year (employed 6 years); I have a master's degree and earn $67,000 per year. I have a daughter but she is an adult. The primary reason for seeking a divorce is related to my husband's substance abuse (alcohol) and resulting financial hardship and stress because of alcohol-related incidences. A new home mortgage and down payment loans (no equity) as well as a loan for the truck he drives are in my name. He is unable to obtain a loan due to a bankruptcy.
My questions are these:
1) What part does the child support play in determining income balancing i.e. spousal support? (child support, his previous marriage)
2) What obligation do I have with the two step-children since my husband's income will be less after a divorce and his lifestyle will change somewhat, and therefore, what he can provide his daughters.
I am beginning research related to a possible divorce and spousal support. I have been married for four years and lived together three years prior to marriage. During these seven years, my husband's two daughters, ages 9 and 13, have visited every other weekend. His ex-wife has primary custody. He pays approximately $700 per month in child support. He has some college and earns $40,000 per year (employed 6 years); I have a master's degree and earn $67,000 per year. I have a daughter but she is an adult. The primary reason for seeking a divorce is related to my husband's substance abuse (alcohol) and resulting financial hardship and stress because of alcohol-related incidences. A new home mortgage and down payment loans (no equity) as well as a loan for the truck he drives are in my name. He is unable to obtain a loan due to a bankruptcy.
My questions are these:
1) What part does the child support play in determining income balancing i.e. spousal support? (child support, his previous marriage)
2) What obligation do I have with the two step-children since my husband's income will be less after a divorce and his lifestyle will change somewhat, and therefore, what he can provide his daughters.