Two Part Question: The first is regarding based on the below situation should I divorce and seperate? And then will I get alimony after the divorce? My husband was recently arressted and charged (not convicted yet) with felony drug possession with intent to deliver or something to that effect. He is several years my elder and while finishing college I had no idea of his drug involvement as he was otherwise gainfully employed. We have been married for one year and six months exactly during which time he has been my sole supporter including the cost of out-of-state college tuition. Based on his recent charges and my desire to leave the situation will he be required to pay spousal support? I have not been gainfully employed throughout the course of the marriage nor during the courtship. He has furnished our lives entirely. I am primarily concerned with recieving alimony over the first three to six months so I am able to get on my feet. Someone help! Also, I would be able to cite adultery on my reason for divorce. Finally, my husband is still in holding and has not even begun the trial process for his charges so I am not sure how throwing a divorce into all this will affect it. And I am unsure if he has to be convincted for that reasont o be cited or if charges pending are adequate.
Honestly I do not know. But you can look in the yellow pages & talk to 1 that has free consultation. There is a minimun number of years that you have to be married to get maintenance as Illinois now calls it. A friend of mine works for a company that does something for lawyers & they said that the Yellow pages is a real good way to get an attorney, & usually the bigger the ad the better they are. But a lot of attorney's do not charge for a consulting fee. But I wouldn't sign anything with them, just tell them that you are checking them out, like test driving a car. Then if you feel you need an attorney get 1 that charges a consultation fee.
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