I am currently going through a divorce. I am about to sign the waver. My husband and I had a shop together that we were leasing and Katrina came and washed it away. Well, now he has another shop in another state with him and his girlfriend. When I left him for cheating, I did not ask for anything. He is leasing the place where he runs the business. Am I entitled to get anything from him or not? I need to know before I sign. I do not have any money to get an attorney, I just want to know if I can ask for something for all the stuff he has put me through.
You need a lawyer. Even if a lawyer is on this website, they won't be able to respond to your specific situation without more details. If you are in Houston, TX, try contacting the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program (http://www.ehvlp.org/home/default.aspx) Most states and large cities have some form of free legal assistance, often referred to as Legal Aid. Check it out because you need some help.
Good luck.
I honestly don't know much, but I do know that the "married 10 years" thing is not alimony, it is "spousal support" intended for women that were stay at home mommies, and it lasts a short time in order for the stay at home mommy to be able to start working to support the family. If you don't have children or you did but worked then I don't think you are entitled to it.
If I were you I would look into finding someone that works pro bono cases who can at least help you in looking at the paperwork. If you are a member of a church, you could ask around there. Often if attorneys are members of a church, they offer counsel through the church (I've known of this, but it is not necessarily universal). Don't sign anything yet. Have someone else look over things before you sign anything.
Do NOT sign any waivers and DO get an attorney. There are some that will work with you on the money, you just need to find one.
I am not sure as to what state you live in and what the laws are there but in the State of Texas you are entitled to half of anything acquired after marriage that was not a gift to your spouse alone. This includes his retirement 401K, stocks purchased, any property purchased, etc. This is all considered community property in the State of Texas. Anything that he obtained prior to marriage is separate property. There is probably information on line as to the guidelines of your state. I do not recommend signing anything until you make sure. You are entitled to the half of the items or worth of the items in the shop if purchased during your marriage or if you can argue that you purchased the items together (according to the State of Texas). Also, of course, if you have children together and they are living with you you are entitled to child support.If you have been married for 10 years in the State of Texas (prior to his filing) then you can receive alimony in addition t child support in many instances and this can last at least 3 years. I hope that this is helpful! Hang in there! I wish you well!
I agree with the others.....do not sign anything without talking to a lawyer first! You need to know all the facts before you give up any rights you might have.
Best of luck to you.
Don't sign anything. Call the attorney generals office a get free assistance. If I am not mistaken, in Texas you are entitled to 50% of all the marital assests. Don't let anyone bully you into giving up what you deserve. Good Luck
You do not give enough information, but my first inclination is to say DO NOT SIGN A WAIVER! Can you call a legal aid lawyer or ask a friend to find you a lawyer? You probably can not get any money because he was cheating, but if you contributed to your marriage, you should be entitled to community property. You need to talk to a lawyer!
