Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Divorce

If only one spouse is employed during a seperation , then who is responsible for paying the bills ...such as rent, mortgage etc.?

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Asked on 5/27/07, 6:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Tracey Bloodsaw Law Office of Tracey A. Bloodsaw

Re: Divorce

There is no law that states one party is responsible for the bills because the other is unemployed during separation. However, if a divorce is pending then the unemployed spouse may request that the other be responsible for paying the bills for maintening the home.

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Answered on 5/29/07, 2:29 pm


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