Q: After the financial affidavit is completed and my spouse asks for further discovery or accuses me of not being
honest, is it in my best interest, at that point, to ask for alimony and child support? Obviously you don't know what his motivation is but I'm trying consider what his angle could be. Background: Before filing, we agreed on no alimony, no child support, no splitting of assets nor liabilities (with the exception of the house), and 50/50 custody of 2 kids.
A: Whenever you file your initial pleading you should ask for everything that you may be entitled to. You can always reduce your demands but it is more difficult once you are in court to raise your demands (for example, trying to add an alimony demand later). Legally, neither one of you can waive child support. However, if you reach an agreement it is possible not to exchange money for the child support. Please speak to a local family lawyer for more specific advice. If you are already concerned about his motivations it does not seem like you have a simple case.
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