View Full Version : Can a drug addict husband entitled for an alimony?
lavinia 101
Aug 6, 2011, 08:18 PM
My husband is a drug addictand has been in and out of rehab. We will be celebrating our 1st year wedding anniverasy next month. Since we got married he was only sober for 9 months. Lately, he has been in and out of rehab. He lost his job because of his behavior changes and is getting unemployment benefits. We don't have kids. I want a divorce. I have a substantial income, do you think I will be paying alimony to him? I don't want to pay alimony because its not fair.
Thanks
GV70
Aug 6, 2011, 10:04 PM
My husband is a drug addictand has been in and out of rehab. we will be celebrating our 1st year wedding anniverasy next month. Since we got married he was only sober for 9 months. Lately, he has been in and out of rehab. he lost his job because of his behavior changes and is getting unemployment benefits. we dont ahev kids. I want a divorce. I have a substantial income, do u think I will be paying alimony to him? I dont wnat to pay alimony coz its not fair.
Thanks
LOL-I do not think he will be awarded with alimony/spousal support. Your marriage is too short but... who knows.
If you live in Texas, there is statutes where it is stated that a person may be entitled to alimony if s/he was married at least ten years.
cdad
Aug 7, 2011, 02:21 AM
Even if temporary support of some kind is ordered it wouldn't last for a longer period then the marriage in a case like this. As has been said long term marriages (defined as 10 years or more) are of a different standing when it comes to those issues. Under that time limit most support would end at 1/2 the length of the marriage. Because of his condition they may just ask that you continue him on your health insurance for a period and then your done with it.
ScottGem
Aug 7, 2011, 04:50 AM
First, ANY question on law needs to include your general locale as laws vary by area.
As noted, support may be ordered but it will be limited.
If you have a substantial income, then hire an attorney. But whatever possessed you to marry this person in the first place?
AK lawyer
Aug 7, 2011, 06:10 AM
... If you have a substantial income, then hire an attorney. ...
The attorney will file for divorce and I don't expect that the divorce petition will propose alimony. Only if the husband asks for it will be an issue. Chances are, the divorce will be by default.
Fr_Chuck
Aug 7, 2011, 07:52 AM
I agree with only being married a year it is unlikely. And he will have to ask for it, for it to even be considered.
Of course sounding a bit rude, I am sure he must have been like that when you meet and/or dated, so why did you expect anything else