How to Get Spousal Support if Your Ex Quit Their Job

How to Get Spousal Support if Your Ex Quit Their JobQuestion:

I believe my husband quit his job several months ago in order to avoid having to pay me spousal support. He’d been working for over a year at this same job prior. He had repeatedly said he “can’t get a job” until he divorces me and now I understand what that meant. He has initiated a no fault divorce and I would like to contest to demand support. Can I realistically win support if he has no job?

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Answer:

You may be able to. You will have to prove that he quit his job and that he has an income earning ability that would require that he pay spousal maintenance. I would recommend that you consult with a local attorney so you can determine all of your rights and responsibilities.

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This legal question was provided by Avvo and answered by Jean Mahserjian, a knowledgeable Divorce Lawyer in Clifton Park, NY with over 30 years experience in Family Law.  This does not consent an attorney client

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Jean Mahserjian, Esq.

Attorney Albany Law School at Union University, New York State Bar

Jean M. Mahserjian, Esq., is a New York family law and divorce attorney in Albany, Saratoga, and the surrounding areas. For more than 20 years, Jean has maintained her capital region law firm, located on Route 9 in Clifton Park, New York.

The practice encompasses all areas of family and matrimonial law, an online uncontested divorce service and various areas of estate planning.

Areas of Expertise: New York Divorce, Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Property Distribution, Post Divorce Issues, Real Estate Closings, Sale of Marital Real Estate, Preparation of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Dividing Retirement Assets

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