Should I file for divorce or let her?

Should I file for divorce or let her?

One of the main legal advantages that a person gains by filing the divorce petition before his or her spouse does is that the filer can request a Standing Order from the court when filing the petition. This can be important if the spouse filing divorce suspects that the other spouse will attempt to hide assets.

Do I have to support my wife after divorce?

In short, there is a common law duty imposed upon spouses to support each other whilst the marriage/civil partnership exists but what many people aren’t aware of is that the duty continues after separation as a result of statute. There is no automatic entitlement to spousal maintenance on divorce or dissolution.

What is fair in a divorce settlement?

People facing a property settlement at the end of a marriage or de facto relationship often assume that it is “fair” that each party to the relationship receive 50 percent of the assets, debts and superannuation.

Can my wife ask me to leave the house?

In most cases, your wife cannot legally stop you from moving back home without temporary orders, a restraining order or a Court Order granting her exclusive use of the marital home.