How can I get my husband to pay my legal fees and give me money on a monthly basis until I find a decent job?
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How can I get my husband to pay my legal fees and give me money on a monthly basis until I find a decent job?
We got married 4 months ago. I cheated on him before we got married and he forgave me for it. Now he’s filing for divorce and he kicked me out of the house with barely anything, making me lose my job in the process because I had no money available to drive 2 hours, there and back, from where I’m staying at now. He has hit me a few times since we’ve been married and he has been emailing other females while we’ve been together. But my second question is, do I deserve any money from him or do I try not to do anything and be stuck in a rut?
Asked on July 7, 2012 under Family Law, Georgia
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you can get anything, it will be because of the domestic violence that you mention in your question. You don't qualify for regular spousal support because you haven't been married that long. However, Georgia does have a Family Violence Act that enables victims of domestic violence to file for a protective order and request spousal support. Whether you will be awarded either will depend on the evidence/testimony presented and the discretion of the judge hearing your motion. You can file for the protective order at the same time you file for divorce. A private attorney can help you with either. If you can't afford an attorney, you may want to contact a women's shelter to see if they can refer you to any legal aid groups that help victims of domestic violence with legal representation.
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