Can a Disabled Spouse Get Alimony

My spouse is now filing for divorce I am now disabiled can I ask for alimony?

We were married in Idaho on September6, 2006 I live in Montana he lives in California now and filing there? If so how do I file for it?

You can "ask."

Whether you get is anybody's guess.

Here's the Idaho statute that addresses Spousal Maintenance. It'll give you an idea what the guidelines are.

https://legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title32/T32CH7SECT32-705.htm

Make sure you petition for it properly. I suggest you consult an attorney.

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Quoting adjusterjack

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Here's the Idaho statute that addresses Spousal Maintenance. It'll give you an idea what the guidelines are..

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If he's filing in CA, then it's CA statute that you need to be referencing.

Yes, you can request maintenance. How long between the date you were married and the date where you separated?

There are choice of law issues that can become involved depending on where the case is filed, and whether those issues are raised by the parties. Also, I'm not sure at this point whether the couple lived in Idaho until they separated, or if they lived in a different state after marrying in Idaho.

It will 10 yr in September. He filed in California. We lived in Montana never lived in Idaho.

How long have you been separated?

How have you supported yourself since you separated? (In addition to Dogmatique's question)

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Quoting Ohiogal

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How have you supported yourself since you separated? (In addition to Dogmatique's question)

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Twinsies. :p

We've been separated since 2008 I have worked to support myself now finding I can no longer work as a certified nurse's assistant or resident aide or caregiver as I have.

Have you applied for SSDI and/or SSI through Social Security since you can't work ?