Can I get alimony from my husband after 18 years of marriage
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Can I get alimony from my husband after 18 years of marriage
We have been married for 18 years and I
have been the homemaker for our family
for about 17 out of those 18 years. He
has never let me work and by that I
mean he would never give me the me the
money to get my photo ID and would just
not pay for anything at all that was
needed to better myself. He would only
give me money when he wanted. I was
only allowed to use the phone if I
asked and begged. I just need to know
if I’m eligible to get alimony
Asked on April 17, 2017 under Family Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Alimony is called “spousal maintenance" in CO. A judge may order one spouse to pay maintenance to the other during divorce proceedings, sometimes called "pendente lite" maintenance, as well as pay either short-term or long-term maintenance after the divorce is final. Specifically, a court may order maintenance based on the following factors: their ages, assets and earning potential; the duration of the marriage; and any other information the court determines to be in the interests of justice. For more information you can consult directly with a divorce attorney in your area. Also,here is a link to a site that you may find to be of help: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/Forms_List.cfm?Form_Type_ID=71
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