Hey all, I'm in a real bind here and I could use some wisdom from those who've walked this path. I'm in the middle of a divorce that's already more complicated than a telenovela, and now my ex is pulling a move that's got me scratching my head.
Ain't they making their own money?
Here's the skinny: we both live in Miami, we've been married 8 years, no kids, and we both work. I make a decent living as an IT manager, but it's not like I'm rolling in dough. My ex is a school teacher, gets a salary that's not too shabby. But now, out of the blue, they're asking for spousal support! I'm flabbergasted – why do they need my money if they're working?
- Can someone with a full-time job get spousal support in Florida?
- What determines if spousal support is necessary?
What's the deal with 'lifestyle maintained'?
I've read some, and it looks like the court wants to maintain the 'standard of living' from the marriage, but come on, both of us have always lived within our means, nothing fancy.
- How does 'standard of living' play into spousal support?
- Is 'standard of living' judged by the higher earner's income?
Do I need to start counting pennies?
Now I'm thinking, should I start pulling back on any big purchases or financial moves until this whole thing blows over? I don't want the court to think I've got money to throw around, which I don't.
- Should I be careful with my spending during the divorce process?
- Can my current spending be used against me for spousal support arguments?
I've got a meeting with my lawyer next week, and I wanna walk in there with my ducks in a row, so any advice before then would be super helpful. Feel free to hit me with the hard truths or any tips. Thanks, Miami friends!
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