How much and for how long do I have to pay my wife’s bills now that we are separated?
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How much and for how long do I have to pay my wife’s bills now that we are separated?
We are married for 5 years. She asked me to leave as it is her house. Since we were trying to have kids she agreed that she could stay home and not work as we could make it on my salary. She began to withdraw and had admitted to having a friend she is chatting with on-line. She then started seeing a therapist who she has seen for over 1 year and we saw as a couple for a short time. Out of the blue she said that she wanted a separation for a few days but has lasted over 2 months with me paying her for all bills and expenses. When can I stop?
Asked on July 25, 2011 Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
So I am assuming that she is going to claim that you have no interest in the house as a marital asset, correct? Well if you agree that you have no interest - and I would not do so until you speak with an attorney on the entire matter - then stop paying now. Really I would seek help from an attorney in your area asap as to what you can do to stop the insanity from continuing. Your marriage is no considered to be of long duration and if the reason that she stayed home was to have a child but now has asked you to leave, assumedly she can get a job and start supporting herself. She may need time to do that and the court can award her support what is known as rehabilitative maintenance in some areas. But you can not have your cake and eat it too. Get help. Good luck.
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