Will the court grant me alimony sufficient for my needs?
Full Question:
I am married and have a two-year-old child. I am a resident of Washington and have filed a petition for divorce and alimony. As I did not complete my high school there is minimal chance to get a job for a decent living. My husband is financially stable and has a good job. Will the court grant me alimony sufficient for my needs?
01/02/2017 |
Category: Divorce ยป Alimony |
State: Washington |
#29297
Answer:
- In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, declaration of invalidity, or in a proceeding for maintenance following dissolution of the marriage or domestic partnership by a court which lacked personal jurisdiction over the absent spouse or absent domestic partner, the court may grant a maintenance order for either spouse or either domestic partner. The maintenance order shall be in such amounts and for such periods of time as the court deems just, without regard to misconduct, after considering all relevant factors including but not limited to:
(d) The duration of the marriage or domestic partnership;
(e) The age, physical and emotional condition, and financial obligations of the spouse or domestic partner seeking maintenance; and
(f) The ability of the spouse or domestic partner from whom maintenance is sought to meet his or her needs and financial obligations while meeting those of the spouse or domestic partner seeking maintenance.