My wife left almost 2 years ago and has never worked until about 6 months ago. What am I obligated to pay for her?

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My wife left almost 2 years ago and has never worked until about 6 months ago. What am I obligated to pay for her?

Claims she has a disability and
has always homeschooled our child.
Now she’s able to work and I have
been paying her car payment which
is in my name,her phone bill,her
insurance, and giving her 1000.00
a month to help. What am I
obligated to do because she is
breaking me???

Asked on June 21, 2016 under Family Law, Florida

Answers:

B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

You are only legally obligated to support your child and pay what ever bills the court orders you to pay.  You need to visit with a family law attorney and have them assist you in filing for the divorce.  As part of the divorce you can ask for temporary orders which clearly set out your rights, duties, and responsibilities.   This will stop the bleeding financially and force your wife to step up and support herself.


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