Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee
What are my Rights?
My husband & I are currently in Chapter 13. My husband is also an alcoholic. Both of our checks have volutary deduc-
tions for the bankruptcy. What are my rights if I do de-
cide to go through a separation due to my husband's alco-
holism? There are two (2) children involved also. There is
no physcial abuse, but, a lot of emotional & mental abuse
geared towards our two kids & myself by my husband when he's
in a stupor. Any information would be very, very helpful. I would prefer being contacted at work: 615/781-5669, ext.
12. Thank you for your time.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: What are my Rights?
You have the same rights to obtain a divorce or separate from your husband as any other person. The only catch here is that the Bankruptcy trustee will have to be notified of your new living arrangments, because the monthly amount that you pay the trustee was based on you and your husband sharing the living expenses. Would you intend to move from your home, or would you like your husband to move out and live elsewhere? If he has to pay rent, that will affect his ability to pay the bankruptcy trustee as well as any child support to you. I wonder if divorce is the answer or if forcing your husband to go to an alchohol treatment facility would be a better solution.
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