Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

Steps to take before ending a marrage being a 'stay-at-home dad'

My wife and I have been married for

almost 8 years. I sold my business less

than 30 days after tying the knot so I

could stay at home with her two young

boys. She works long hours but gets

paid very well (some years better than

$1,000,000). We own a few cars and

our house. The first year we were

married we almost lost the house she

brought to the marridge but her father

helped us through her filling ch.13. Her

business picked up and the house got

paid for before our third year together

passed. Our oldest son has move out

and our youngest is in 9th grade this

year. It has been bad for to long. Her

love of money and belongs has killed

off most of the respect and love I had

for her, sadly.

I don't have access to our bank

accounts and the house is in her name.

I never thought to protect myself from

her. We seperated almost 2 months

ago and see a councelor once a week

for an hour. I have access to the titles

for the cars. Our house is worth

around

$490-520 k. The end for me is now. I

beleive she would milk this out forever.

I'm finally seeing this for what it is. I

need to know what steps to take to

protect myself from her and her

money!


Asked on 5/14/09, 11:15 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Steps to take before ending a marrage being a 'stay-at-home dad'

You are entitled to the increase in value of the home and probably her business as well, since you stayed at home to assist her in her business. You may be entitled to alimony. You can get temporary orders to give you some cash while you get your life back on track. You may call for a free consultation.

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Answered on 5/15/09, 9:51 am
Cory Wall Cory R. Wall, Attorney at Law, P.C.

Re: Steps to take before ending a marrage being a 'stay-at-home dad'

If you believe the marriage is irretrievably broken, then I would recommend you file for divorce. In that process, we would ask the court to enter temporary orders with a request that your wife pay you temporary, and eventually permanent, alimony. You will be entitled to much of the equity in the home together with one-half of everything else acquired during the marriage. Please contact me to set up a free consultation. I believe I responded to another question you just posted yesterday but I would like to meet with you and help you out. My email address is [email protected]. Thank you.

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Answered on 5/15/09, 11:00 am


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