Legal Question in Family Law in California

I have been married 30 years to someone who has never been successful. The last five years I have pretty much supported the family on a sales associate salary.

With no money and no savings I am not sure what that smartest thing is to do.

My husband started a company with a friend of his and for the first time, it could do really well. After all those years, now that he could be successful, he wants out. My sons are all grown. We are living at my mother's house and I found out he is on an online dating service claiming we are "separated" . I want to be fair, but I want to know I will get my fair share. Should I talk to him or see an attorney first?


Asked on 10/26/12, 3:10 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

You can talk to an attorney, but it sounds like you are speculating over a lot of nothing.

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Answered on 10/26/12, 5:23 pm

See an attorney right away. You have a husband who wants out of the marriage just as he's finally doing something that might be worth something. I can't imagine why Mr. Roach would say that's a lot of nothing. See a lawyer.

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Answered on 10/26/12, 6:17 pm
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

You should do both. It sounds like the relationship is badly damaged. Being honest with your husband about the need to assess where your relationship is going will help you determine if he has any motivation to work with you on restoring the relationship or if its better for you to move on with ending your marriage. Please meet with an experienced family law attorney to explore your legal options.

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Answered on 10/26/12, 8:52 pm


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