guest Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I've been seeing someone who has been separated for almost a year, and he's about to file divorce papers. His wife has gotten very ugly and she's calling and she's even showed up at his house before. They were only married 6 months and have no kids together. She's telling him that because he lived with her for a while before they got married, that she can sue him. Does anyone know if this is true? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I've been seeing someone who has been separated for almost a year, and he's about to file divorce papers. His wife has gotten very ugly and she's calling and she's even showed up at his house before. They were only married 6 months and have no kids together. She's telling him that because he lived with her for a while before they got married, that she can sue him. Does anyone know if this is true? I believe that the court will look at past history. If she was use to a certain type of lifestyle within their relationship that carried over to marriage, then yes she can sue. If THEY together agreed on he become the soul provider, then yes she can sue. If she herself determined that she did not need to be an equal provider, then most probably no. If they acquired debt together in agreement, then he'll need to provide restitution to that debt. There are a lot of things to consider. Don't predetermine that she is correct, collect all information in regards to debt, agreement, disagreement to debt. Look into asking a law student to assist in legal advise, or a newly graduated student attorney. Most lawyers are extremely busy today in order to answer your question immediately. Most importantly don't let her retaliation build up an anger in yourself or him. Make sure that if she visits without notice in her anger, that it gets reported. If there is no violence, law enforcement will simply escort her off the property. If it continues, they will most likely be forced to arrest her for trespassing (if he wants to press charges). Be very careful, very protective, and very aware of your surroundings to both of you. - Meredith Link to post Share on other sites
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