IfI make more then my husband, can he ask me for alimony if we don’t have kids or a house in both of our names?
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IfI make more then my husband, can he ask me for alimony if we don’t have kids or a house in both of our names?
Asked on September 30, 2011 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There is no single answer, since it depends on the specific circumstances of your case: what does he make? What do you make? How much more do you earn than him? How long have you been married? What has your lifestyle been like, and how was it paid for? Etc. You need to consult with a family or matrimonial law attorney to get a sense of what will happen in your specific case.
As a general matter, 1) yes, one spouse can pay support to the other, even if there are no children or no joint property; and 2) if the woman earns more, you could potentially be asked to pay support to the man.
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