What to do if wife is moving out but not filing for divorce or seperation?

What to do if wife is moving out but not filing for divorce or seperation?

She is leaving me with higher financial obligations. I will have my son about 50% of the time and my wife makes about $35,000 more than I do. She also wants to take the car that I drive. I have been paying the house payment but she has been paying the car payment. I did put the down payment on the car. With out her doing a filing what sort of protections do I have to take. What about child support and alimony?

Asked on February 29, 2012 under Family Law, California

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