Am I entitled to anything after 32 years of marriage
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Am I entitled to anything after 32 years of marriage
He left us for a younger girl they
mentally tortured me for almost a year
he now has a baby and does not help me
with nothing.He does try to pay the
mortgage but it is in foreclosure every
three months not sure what my rights
are.
Asked on June 7, 2016 under Family Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If he was the principal or main (or only) breadwinner, so that he provided more than half the financial support for the family, you are definitely entitled to spousal support (a/k/a alimony). The amount will depend on his salary, your salary, the standard of living the two of you had together, and the number of years of marriage. You are strongly encouraged to consult with a family law attorney--many may defer billing until you have been awarded support. If you can't find one you can afford, try calling Legal Services--they may be able to provide either assistance or a recommendation to some free resources. If that doesn't help, either, you can file for divorce on your own, and in the course of that case, get both support and a share of the marital property or assets. Contact the family law court for instructions and possibly sample forms.
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