When can a spouse sue for alimony?
When can a spouse sue for alimony?
Alimony will be awarded only when a former spouse is unable to meet their needs without financial assistance from a spouse who can afford to pay it.
Do I have to pay alimony if my spouse refuses to work?
A judge may order you to pay spousal support for a set period of time, to give your spouse time to get back to work. If your spouse is capable of work but refuses to get a job, that is no longer your problem once you have fulfilled your court obligations for paying support.
Can my wife get alimony if she cheated on me?
If you committed adultery, but your spouse permitted it or forgave you and carried on with your marriage even once the affair ended, your instance of adultery will not likely prevent you from receiving an award of alimony.
Does adultery count if separated?
That it isn’t adultery if you have already separated from your spouse. If your spouse has sexual intercourse with another while married to you, it is adultery. If you have already separated the first part is correct, but the second is not.
Is it cheating if you are separated but still married?
If “separated” means that you have reached a final parting of the ways, it’s not cheating. It is technically adultery since you are still married — not illegal but looked down upon by some.
