Standard of Living

[raindancer131]

I dated husband since age 16,lived with him since age of 18. We lived as common law for 10 years til we could afford to have wedding of dreams. Married 10 yrs-he's filed for divorce. He is Alaska resident has not been in Fla for a year. We have 18 yr old daughter who is special needs and receives special schooling instruction (homebound) from school district. We have given daughter horses throughout the years for emotional and physical therapy. Our income during mariage combined was $120,000. He has job making twice I do now-he lives on location and does not have to pay any living costs. He has been sending $700 biweekly to cover the bills. He wants to cut all the money off in 30 days. He knows that I will not be able to live in this house with my current income, he knows I can not afford an attorney, and my daughter wants to stay with me so she can take online courses for college. Is there no such thing as maintaining the standard of living one level below what you are accustomed to during the marriage? If he cuts off all the money, we will have to give up everything and basically live off the streets.

[Attorney Howard Iken]

The only period that is legally relevant is the duration of the marriage. The child is probably off the radar because she reached 18. Spousal support will be difficult - but not impossible.

I assumed he filed in Alaska? If so, you may be able to force the case back to Florida.




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