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marriage

Asked 30 October 2009 · 3 answers

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I have been together with my spouse for 9 years but, only been legally married for 1 year and 2 months. After 9 months of marriage he left in which i suspect cheating is the role play. my ? is can i get a legal separation and can i file for alimony.

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Visitor answer 28 December 2009

I don't see why you can't legally separate from your husband if you want to. As far as getting alimony, I think that will be up to the judge. However, since your marriage has been pretty short, it may be more difficult for you to get alimony. Generally speaking, I think one spouse has to be economically dependent on the other for a significant period of time in order to get alimony. But, I'm not an an expert so I'm not positive on that.

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You might also consider contacting an attorney to represent you in the divorce. An attorney will be able to answer all your questions and help you throughout the divorce proceedings.

Visitor answer 24 September 2010

your marriage is not legally valid more than 1 year so the chance of alimony is very low. first you get divorce legally after that you contact to a family attorney.

if you want then continue the relationship with live in relationship.

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Visitor answer 4 February 2012

I don;t see a chance of getting alimoby in your case. you should go to an expert and take serious advice.

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