Legal Question in Family Law in Alabama

Divorce Rights for a Husband

My wife is unsure about our marriage and went to seek legal advice about "her rights". The attorney told her various things I need clarification on. (1) He told her and she is "throwing" this up to me that at any time she wants me out of the house all he has to do is file the legal papers. Is this true? (2) My wife says that if we get divorced, I will have to continue to make all bill payments, house payments, car payments, and pay child support. It is all I can do now just to keep my head above water with the first three. Also my wife does work, but is back in college, she says I will have to continue paying for her education. Is all this true? ( 3) We have several children, but only two under the age of 18, one 14 and the other 10. The 10 year old has expressed her desire to live with me if the divorce becomes true. Is this possible? Background information is that my wife says I try to control her and manipulate her. My only complaint is the fact that she is maintaining a relationship with a single adult male, most of the time behind my back. She says they are just friends, but I have trouble believing this. Please respond to this via my internet address, nowhere else. I do not want a divorce. I would rather work out our differences, either alone or through counceling. My wife is unwilling to consider counceling.Thank you.


Asked on 10/08/97, 9:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Sargent Law Office of Andrew H. Sargent

Your rights in a divorce

I am not licensed in your state and you need to talk to a local attorney. Check with the court and see if they have a referal panel who can see you at a reduced rate. However, general rules are as follows:community property - you each own halfbills - you each owe them all and are generally liable if the other does not pay child support - based on income of parentsvisitation - (custody in some states) both parents have rights.

Visit my web site at v-law.com for some general articles on divorce. However, you need to see someone licensed in your state as each state is different. Do not try to rely on this e-mail or any attorney not licensed in your state.

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Answered on 11/04/97, 12:18 pm


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