Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
preexisting illness
After 32 years of marriage is my husband responsible for my medical attention due to MS 12 years ago. He does not want to pay allimony. He has cheated on me for the last 25 years. I stayed to raise the children. Now he wants a divorce.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: preexisting illness
That would be decided by the court during the divorce proceeding. The fact that he has been committing adultery would help your case to receive more support.
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Re: preexisting illness
I am not sure what jurisdiction you reside in. However, in the Atlanta area, if you had not been employed outside the home during the marriage, your husband would more than likely pay alimony. If your husband has a retirement or 401K, you would also be entitled to a share of his retirement and and equitable division of all other assets. I would urge you to speak with an attorney before you agree to anything. Speaking with an attorney who can review all issues of assets and debts, may relieve some of your concerns. Don't let your spouse tell you what he will and won't do - he may be surprised by what a judge will tell him he will and won't do.