Can you file for a divorce in a different state?

Can you file for a divorce in a different state?

You can file for divorce in a state other than the state in which you are married, as long as you meet residency requirements. If you do not meet the residency requirements for the state in which you are attempting to file for divorce, your divorce complaint can be rejected.

Does a husband have to pay maintenance to his wife?

Spousal maintenance is payable if there is a substantial difference in the incomes of the spouses at the date of separation. If a spouse is entitled to spousal maintenance, the spouse with the higher income must provide him or her with financial support.

What does the wife get after a divorce?

When a married couple gets a divorce, the court may award “alimony” or spousal support to one of the former spouses, based either on an agreement between the couple or a decision by the court itself. Many people have questions about alimony vs. child support as well.

When can a wife claim alimony?

Generally, it is provided if a spouse does not have adequate means to take care of the basic needs of life. Although, according to law, alimony can be granted to either spouse, usually, it is required to be awarded by the husband to his wife.

When a man gives money to his wife?

The question is, “when a husband gives to his wife, what do we call it???” ANSWER: Money given to your wife is called DUTY, and every man has to do his duty because, wives are not DUTY FREE.

Does living with someone affect alimony?

In other words, if you are the spouse paying support to your Ex, does that obligation change if he or she remarries or starts seeing someone else? From a practical perspective, your Ex may be called upon justify continued spousal support from you, despite his or her cohabiting with or remarrying someone else.