Legal Question in Family Law in California

Sabotage in my Marriage - Is there any recourse?

When I married my husband I had a job, a car, and my own apartment that I paid all the bills on. Now 6 years later he has decided that since he now has accumulated so much debt that he wants a divorce, he wants to move back home with his parents and not work. They of course are going to let him.

Now I have been a homemaker for 6 years, I gave up my job to stay home and take care of him. Thank god we have no children.

My question is this, do I have a right to anything? To even be returned to the state of being that I was in before I married him? I now have no car, no job, and am living with friends that are letting me stay for free (this wont last for long).

Do I apply for welfare? How does a court look at 80K of debt when one person has been unemployed or underemployed for 6 years.

What do I do, I cannot find a job, everyone I talk to says I have been out of the market for so long they can't take a chance, I know I am lost, but does anyone have any advice?


Asked on 7/19/08, 11:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Chau Law Offices James Chau

Re: Sabotage in my Marriage - Is there any recourse?

You should consult an attorney to help you sort out your mess. Most likely the debts accumulated during marriage are community debts when they are used for the community.

As always please consult with a qualified attorney before proceeding in your case.

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Answered on 7/22/08, 1:44 pm


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