Unlike child support, spousal support is often very difficult (if not impossible) to modify after the divorce is final, so getting it right the first time is a must!
[quote]Just spoke with him, said that if I take him to court he will sell the house from under me. The only debt we have is the house. Everthing else is paid for. I am a very good manager. He has taken his pay check and opened a new account. Told me it is his money and completly leagal. I see a lawyer on Friday. The alimony answer give me hope, I'll be 45 next week, and spent the last 16 years cooking five course meals, redesigning his home, throwing parties, and working full time. My friends say he controls my life. [/quote]
He's trying to intimidate you. Is your name on the deed? If so, he can't sell it without your signature.
And even if it is just in his name, if it was purchased during the marriage, it is a marital property. And he will have to give you your share (which may be higher than half depending on what a judge orders or the two of you agree to), he doesn't get to determine all by himself how the assets are going to be divided.
And when you talk to the attorney, make it clear that you want to file for temporary support and you want it garnished from his wages.
However; that will only take care of the current situation. You will need to start looking into ways to support yourself as I don't think spousal support will be indefinite given that you are 45. It will probably be long-term, but not lifetime. I could be wrong, the attorney should be able to answer better.
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