Q: Would I qualify for spousal maintenance?
I have been in an abusive marriage for the past four years. We have been together for five years. It is incredibly toxic & I have finally decided leave. Prior to Covid I was a hairstylist however I developed severe carpal tunnel & my wife asked me to stop working in order to take care of the home. Over the last year, I have suffered an immense amount of physical abuse. I have documented everything with dates along with texts and emails from her supporting the events that happened as recently as two months ago. I plan to file a police report, however I will also need a restraining order meaning I would need to move out of the residence. I am planning to move out of my home and then the filing the police report. Because I’ve stopped working, she has been taking care of the finances. At this point, I would like to seek $500 per month in spousal maintenance in the divorce for either 12 months or 2 years, whichever is more feasible. She earns around $3500 per month. Is it possible?
A:
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I would suggest that you hire a local family law attorney in your area -- they will be better able to assist you once they have a better understanding of the fact surrounding your situation!
Generally, however, spousal maintenance is difficult to obtain.
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