Q: Will I be able to get Spousal Support?
I have been married for 3 years coming this February 1st 2023. After we bought a 5th whl. we decided to travel the states. So we currently live in a 5th whl at a trailer park. My "husband" recently started a job where he travels to different jobsites and stays for a few months to do remodels. His monthly pay has been over $10,000 a month. I recently started a part-time job making around $1600 a month. We married in Ca., moved to NV. We are Nv residents by document. I have been having weird feelings as his behavior has been different. I decided to do some research via cell phone statements and social media. It is without a doubt he is with someone else. Will I be able to get support as well as assistance in the debt he has created? Mostly in my name due to his low credit score. Any info would be greatly Appreciated!!!
A: Contact a family law lawyer asap. Get her advice as soon as you can. You will probably be told that you should take action before things get out of hand. A good family law lawyer will know how to get your husband to pay the legal fees based on the disparity in your incomes. Because you are now domiciled in Nevada, you will probably need a Nevada lawyer to advise you.
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Whether you are eligible for spousal support will depend on several factors, including your respective incomes, the length of the marriage, and your financial needs. In California, spousal support is typically awarded when one spouse earns significantly less than the other, and the lower-earning spouse needs support to maintain a reasonable standard of living.
The length of your marriage, 3 years, is relatively short, and this could impact the spousal support award. Additionally, it's important to note that spousal support may be impacted by your own income, and the fact that you have a part-time job making $1600 a month could affect your eligibility for spousal support.
Regarding the debt, if the debts were incurred during the marriage, they would typically be considered community debts, and both spouses would be responsible for them. In a divorce, the court may allocate the debts between the spouses, depending on the specific circumstances of the case.
I recommend consulting with a family law attorney who can review your situation and provide you with more specific guidance on your options for spousal support and debt allocation.
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