My husband walked out and wants a divorce what can I do?
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My husband walked out and wants a divorce what can I do?
Asked on September 29, 2012 under Family Law, Ohio
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If he wants a divorce and won't agree to go to marital counseling to try to save the marriage, then you will probably end up getting a divorce-- and there's not much you can do to make him stay in the marriage.
If him walking out, however, has left you in a serious bind, then you may be able to seek child support if you had kids together. Ohio also has provisions for marital support (which many people also call alimony). The court is not required to give alimony, but you can apply for it and see if you qualify. The court can order child support or marital support through temporary orders or final orders. If you need funds asap, try to get the divorce going yourself and request temporary orders until everything else gets resolved.
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