I've been married 29 years. In June, my husband said that he wants a divorce so that he can start dating. He makes about $109,000 a year. I work as a school secretary ten months a year and make $24,700 a year. When he sprang this on me I gor a second job as a real estate secretary. I'm now working 7 days a week and three evenings also. My 2 kids are grown and not at the house anymore. He wants to go to a mediator and pay me $1,000 a month for three years. I am so devasted about having to leave my home and everything. I have never been on my own or had to support myself. I am 54. Any advice? Thanks
Get to a lawyer asap. Protect yourself. I believe in Ny with long term marriages you can get support for half your marriage. At least 10 years I've been told. Yur lawyer will tell you more. I hate these men that think the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. It is just more grass.
One thing I learned is that maintence is negociable. You have several factors to consider when it comes to determining your maintence. If it makes you feel better, I am now a single mother of three. I haven't worked in 13 years. There will be no alimony or child support. In fact, my ex got physical and residentail custody of the kids. I am currently enrolled in school and when all is said and done I may end up owing HIM alimony and child support. I envy you that you are working. You will do fine, you have income that's what matters. Tractormom
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