Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

spousal support

my husband and I are splitting up after 3 years of marriage and 10 years of being together. I have always been a house wife and have worked for him. Is he liable for taking care of me at least until I get on my feet?


Asked on 4/18/09, 5:00 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Richard Vallario Richard W. Vallario Law Office

Re: spousal support

While an attorney needs a complete factual account of your circumstances to answer this, in most cases like yours the husband will have to pay spousal support. It is important that you talk directly to an attorney ASAP to get a more accurate opinion.

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Answered on 4/20/09, 11:48 am
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: spousal support

It seems that you should be entitled to some alimony, as you have indicated.

Your questions are reasonable, and important. It is not possible to give you a short answer.

You really need to sit down with an attorney and get some guidance. The decisions you make now will have a profound, serious and long lasting effect upon you and, if you have any children with this person, it will also affect your children's lives.

Please call me if you would like me to assist you. I am in Hackensack, right across from the Bergen County Courthouse.

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Answered on 4/20/09, 12:22 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: spousal support

There is no easy answer to your question for many reasons. Call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss.

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Answered on 4/19/09, 3:45 pm


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