Husband asked for a divorce....

[bresamil]

Does the Women's Center still offer legal assistance for divorce? Or is that only in cases involving violence/abuse?

 

[lovinmaryland]

First of all:
Department of Human Resources

That's the MD child support calculator, to give you an idea of what you should ask for. Then you can have a better idea of your finances.

I think there is something wrong w/ that calculater. I just put my info in and it said I would get $143 a month for all 5 kids

 

[SoMDGirl42]

and you can go to social servies to start the paperwork for child support

 

[DaisyDuke]

Trust me I would love to but he is being a total jerk. He wont even talk to me. Maybe I will say I am having an affair to have it over with.

Why won't he talk to you? I'd go talk to a lawyer. If there isn't much to divide, it should be fairly easy to draw up a separation agreement on your own; there are templates online. Take it to a lawyers office and have them look over it to make sure you haven't missed anything....both of you sign it and wait the year.

 

[SoMDGirl42]

I think there is something wrong w/ that calculater. I just put my info in and it said I would get $143 a month for all 5 kids

Did big b get a job yet? If not, that's probably right

 

[Pasofever]

Sockgirl is gunna say you did not him enough..

 

[Aerogal]

Do yourself a favor - Shut up. Don't talk to him. Get a lawyer.


Good luck.

 

[nomoney]

and if you have shared bank accounts be aware that either one of you has the right to go clear them out whenever.

 

[StokesPrincess]

and if you have shared bank accounts be aware that either one of you has the right to go clear them out whenever.

I am the only one on the account!

 

[RoseRed]

I am the only one on the account!

Are you sure he doens't have a secret one set up?

 

[StokesPrincess]

Are you sure he doens't have a secret one set up?

Yep. He doesnt work and I would know. Just one account and only one name!

 

[vraiblonde]

Maybe I will say I am having an affair to have it over with.

Do NOT do this. If you do, then he can have grounds to take your kids or sock it to you in some other way.

 

[nomoney]

Be aware also that if both names are on the house you're probably going to have to sell it or refinance to pay him half of the equity if you are staying. Unless he's willing to sign away his rights to it completely.

 

[jetmonkey]

He doesnt work

So how will divorce change your financial situation in any way?

 

[vraiblonde]

Be aware also that if both names are on the house you're probably going to have to sell it or refinance to pay him half of the equity if you are staying. Unless he's willing to sign away his rights to it completely.

Or they could work it out. She keeps the house and just makes the payments on it. If the divorce is amicable the typical rules don't apply because it's not going to be a problem.

Also trying to refinance or sell in this market isn't going to happen any time soon, so she's better off staying in the house if she can.

 

[StokesPrincess]

So how will divorce change your financial situation in any way?

I have to start paying child care.

 

[BadGirl]

Or they could work it out. She keeps the house and just makes the payments on it. If the divorce is amicable the typical rules don't apply because it's not going to be a problem.

Also trying to refinance or sell in this market isn't going to happen any time soon, so she's better off staying in the house if she can.

Ummmm.....don't trust that this situation will work out, or that the divorced parties will remain amicable.

Just sayin'.....

 

[FED_UP]

Sockgirl is gunna say you did not him enough..

Statistics show that women that don't go down enough end up in a higher divorce rate, lesson learned.

 

[jetmonkey]

I have to start paying child care.

Can't he watch the kids while you are working?

 

[Larry Gude]

Are you sure he doens't have a secret one set up?

How does one answer that? "I am SURE that person does not have a secret account."