What to do if my wife is the breadwinner but recently left me and said that if I try to get alimony, she will make sure that I will have to have supervised visitation with our daughter?

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What to do if my wife is the breadwinner but recently left me and said that if I try to get alimony, she will make sure that I will have to have supervised visitation with our daughter?

Is that a threat?

Asked on January 2, 2013 under Family Law, California

Answers:

Cameron Norris, Esq. / Law Office of Gary W. Norris

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You are entitled to be supported by your spouse.  There are limited reasons why a judge would order supervised visitation (i.e. domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, etc.).  If you didn't commit any of that kind of conduct, then don't worry about her baseless threats and file a motion for spousal support.

Best of luck.

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Alimony and visitation are separate issues.  You are not going to have supervised visitation because you are pursuing alimony.  Yes, you are correct that your wife's statement is a threat.  No judge is going to order supervised visitation because you are claiming alimony.


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