Legal Question in Family Law in California
Divorce need answers
I am considering divorce as a last resort if my wife can�t control her spending. She tells me that if I think life�s bad now with her excessive spending that I�ll really hate life when I have to pay alimony, and child support, health insurance etc. etc.
We have a home with a small savings. She works about 30 hours a week @ $15.00 per hour with no benefits. I work anywhere from 30 to 60 hours a week @ $21.00 per hour with benefits. I am not concerned about our savings and assets, I know that that is pretty much 50/50.
We have three children under 18. I know she would try to get custody and allow me to see the kids as little as possible. I would like to get an idea of what the worst case and best case scenario would be in a divorce. What am I on the hook for? Alimony, child support, health insurance for everyone, what else?? I heard that the most that could ever be detached from my wages is 50%, is that true? Do I have to support my ex-wife until she turns 65?
Ultimately if I can�t survive on what the courts leave me and I become homeless and unemployed what happens? To the send me to prison as a deadbeat dad and charge me interest on what I owe until I get out?
Should I find a minimum wage job before I get divorced
3 Answers from Attorneys
Reply: Divorce need answers
Support is a complex issue that requires more information than what you have provided.
For a specific opinion regarding your individual circumstances, I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!
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Good luck to you!
Brian Levy, Esq.
Re: Divorce need answers
You need to see an attorney. Initial visit many times without charge. Need to know number of years married and it is likely, unless circumstances extraordinary, that you would not have joint custody, etc. Before you get too upset, see an attorney.
Re: Divorce need answers
The worst case scenario is probably what you have described. But I believe there's a few misconceptions in there. All of your questions are complex issues by themselves and cannot be answered briefly. If your wife's spending is the only issue, have you thought of a legal separation?
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