Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

Emotional abandonment and assets due

I feel emotionally abandoned by my husband of 8+ years. We are not sexually active (he is 57, I am 52!)due to his ''lack of interest'', and he is not available to me in multiple ways. I had heard that you need to be married 10 years before you qualify to receive any social security benefits upon retirement. Also, when we bought our house, approximately 1 month prior to marriage, he put a large amount of his money down as down payment. Will this effect how much from the house I would get if we divorce? I wonder what I can do to protect myself, and whether I should stick this out for another 1+ year to be eligible for part of his social security. Until recently, he made more $$ than me, and has a large account in his name only- he has never wanted to have a joint account- he has a son from a previous relationship (not marriage), and this is a second marriage for me, having 2 adult children now (22 & 25) Thanks!


Asked on 5/07/04, 2:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Paul Cundy & Paul, L.L.C.

Re: Emotional abandonment and assets due

This is a no-fault state, so the reasons behind why you are getting divorced do not enter into the financial division of your assets. We offer a free initial consultation if you would like to come in and meet with me for an hour at no charge. Please feel free to call me at 952-746-4111.

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Answered on 5/07/04, 5:07 pm


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