If I supported my spouse so he could go back to school and he deserted me when he acquired a job, can I ask for reimbursement in the divorce?
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If I supported my spouse so he could go back to school and he deserted me when he acquired a job, can I ask for reimbursement in the divorce?
I believe my spouse followed through with marriage because it was beneficial to him financially. He was able to go back to school because I supported him financially. We are currently separated and he has filed for divorce. He abandoned me the day after he confirmed employment at a new job after being chronically unemployed. I have full financial records of all expenses for the duration of our marriage (approx. 2.5 years until separation). Can I ask for reimbursement of his portion of expenses and under what pretenses?
Asked on July 12, 2012 under Family Law, Massachusetts
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written with respect to the finances that you incurred in paying for your spouse's education and now he has filed for a martial dissolution, there is nothing under the laws of all states in this country preventing you from claiming reimbursement of monies that you incurred for his education as part of the marital settlement of assets and liabilities.
I suggest that you consult further with a family law attorney concerning the issues that you have written about and your desire to be reimbursed for his education. Possibly you can ask for a return of what the education brings him in the future post your dissolution.
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