Q: Can my ex-wife of 10 years ask for alimony now if her circumstances have changed? She was not previously receiving it.
My husband's ex-wife is asking for alimony. They have been divorced for almost 10 years and were married for 11. She lives in South Carolina, we live in North Carolina. She has not been receiving alimony all this time, but she was receiving $1,000/month child support until 6 months ago when their son turned 18. Her living situation has dramatically changed since the child support ended. She does work full-time, but makes very little, $13/hour. My husband makes $200,000/year. My husband and I now have two children together that are dependent on us and their son (my stepson) also lives with us now. She only has herself to support. Can she ask for alimony after all this time? Or is it too late after the divorce. If she can, will the judge consider the income discrepancy between her and my husband?
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Can she ask for alimony after all this time? She can ask but she won't get it.
Or is it too late after the divorce. Yes, it is too late - she is now barred for getting alimony.
If she can, will the judge consider the income discrepancy between her and my husband? If she could, then yes, his ability to pay would be a factor but she can't so it is moot..
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