Re: My Wife - Seven Year Itch?

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Brian wrote:
> Well, Amos..she opened up some more last night and we had a civil
> conversation..she is STRONGLY considering a split but she thinks (and while
> not being mean about this) she can get the house AND alimony. This is said
> after we both agreed if that if a split were to proceed, that we would still
> live together and work it out maturely. Just as a note, she makes in the low
> 30's and I make in the mid 40's..I don't think that qualifies her for
> alimony. And isn't alimony pretty much a thing of the past.

It does not appear as though she will get alimony. At this point you
need to retain an attorney, unfortunately, and while you can still
sort out your emotional issues, you need to get your act in order as
though you did not have any emotional issues.

i

> "Amos B. Moses" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> > this is not necessarily true Amos.
>>
>> I stand corrected - are you from California? You can fight this and if she
>> goes for alimony, I'd counter-sue for it as well.Try playing nice always
>> first. Some states have what is called "communal property" laws. Check
> this
>> out with your lawyer.
>>
>> >it has a lien (consolidation loan) on it, so to avoid bankruptcy, someone
>> >will need to keep it and pay on it..that would be good for BOTH parties
> of
>> >one person kept it and paid on it. Right?
>>
>>  A lawyer question. This home belongs to both of you. Don't move out until
>> legal arrangments are made.
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