Need Advice!

[megan1234]

currently have lived in Fl for 9 years. Husband says is moving at the end of the month and in with his parents bc he may take a job in CA. Im thinking of moving to Ga to be near family. I primarily have been breadwinner up until involuntary layoff 8 mos ago. Havent gotten total financial support from him throughout the years. He has worked inconsistently however has held a job for the most part the past 2 years, except he was out of work for month of july. he has been unwilling to cooperate on anything financial over the past 5 years. i have primarily made the payments on the car that he is driving and it is in my name. until he can afford his down payment for a vehicle himself. Have pleaded with him to talk openly and honestly about our finances and it became an argument every month. found divorce papers in his email recently that were from 2 years ago. He has a friend who is an attourney. we both have mentioned divorce to each other. but he says he doesnt have the money to pay for it..which is what i heard each month when the power, and cable were due...he usually always paid rent. I had to open credit cards a few years back to pay keep up with the expenses, however paid them down, closed them except for one, which has a low balance. The other car we had, I had to sell with a blown engine for $200, which i used on expenses. he left for 3 months and i didnt know where he was (aug-oct) a year ago. Should I file in Fl? If I do can i leave the state to be near my family right after filing? Should we seperate then file? Is there any possibility of me recovering some of the financial support i provided him? and how so? I Have been seeking employment but it has been tough in Fl. would really appreciate your advice!
thank you for your time.

[Attorney Howard Iken]

Because you are currently a Florida resident - I would say it would be best to file in Florida.

If you file in GA I doubt the court would have jurisdiction over your husband for money or support issues. But that is a question for a GA attorney.

There are not enough facts here for a complete opinion. But based on the fact you were the breadwinner until recently - a claim for support would be weak.


Attorney Howard Iken

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