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luvcatsanddogs
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Posted: 05 February 2006 at 9:11pm \| IP Logged

Hi-I am new here. I am not divorced, but my husband has told me that is what he wants after 30 years of marriage. He has seen a lawyer and is "exploring his options", as he puts it. I have an appointment with a lawyer in my home state of Tennessee, but not until March. I do NOT want the divorce, but will not fight it. I would like to ease my mind (IF that's possible??) by asking if any knows if I might be entitled to spousal support? I am in my 50's. I was a stay at home mom and worked off and on some (not much) as the kids grew up. He worked out of town a lot and I only worked when I could fit a job into the kids schedules. I am now disabled and unable to work more than a few (6 to 10 hours) a week. I could never support myself, keep insurance, pay for my medications,etc. Not to mention just everyday living expenses. I am not eligible for disability because of the lack of credits for work over the past 10 years. I am scared to death that I am going to have to become dependent on my children or my siblings. BTW, he has moved in with a twenty-something. Does anyone know what the divorce laws are in Tennessee? What does a judge base the eligibility of support on? Is there a percentage he works from? Thanks for listening.

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suki
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Posted: 15 June 2009 at 6:41pm \| IP Logged

Hey, I'm in a similar position. Just this March my stbx told me that he wanted out of our marriage of 28 years. I have temporary spousal support until the divorce and then I will get alimony for life. I worked 26 of those 28 years but the last two I have been disabled. I had to leave my house because of his abuse and I was able to get a protection order for a year on his sorry behind. I have struggled with the betrayal but better late than never. Now I see just how pitiful the whole relationship really was and I thank God that He is there for me. Hang in there darling, better life is coming.

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