Q: Is Texas a state where spousal support is ordered? Married 40 years, separated 5. Adultery & abandonment involved.
I am disabled & get a SS check & have not worked for 22 years. He gets retirement & partial SS & military disability.
We separated about 5 years ago, he left with no warning but said he wouldn't divorce me, because he said I needed his medical insurance which he gets through his past employment. Over the 5 years we have remained fairly close and I'd call him if I needed financial help. He most always came through.
Now however, he is dating someone and chooses to ignore my calls and other attempts to reach him. He has not answered me once since I let it be known that I know about his other woman. I've called and/or texted him maybe a hundred times in last 6 weeks alone to no avail. Our daughter is in contact with him is the only reason I know he's ok and receiving my messages.
He's doing more things now than we ever did & spending alot unnecessarily while I struggle to live month to month. Do I have options?
Thank You,
Lost in TX
A: Net resources for spousal support does not includes disability nor social security, but a retirement payment would be a resource he could pay you from. Time to see a lawyer
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