Re: Husband's New Job and Spousal Support
You know, for a single mother that I am, I strive to work hard so that I can take care of my kids. I do recieve child support and yes, I was offered "spousal support" at the time of the divorce but then I was working and also going to school at the time so it really was not needed. I think that spousal support should be given to those who can not work due to being disabled for some reason.
Even though me and my ex were married for 4.5 years too, just like you, my lawyer was telling me about this allimony or spousal support. I was told that since I was the first wife, I am entitled to allimony but it is my choice to take it or not. I chose not to take it and I guess I can no longer get allimony if I decide to get married again then divorced.
Some people know how to work the system though and they can get what they want. But you know what my all time goal is.....to see that the kids father would get to spend as much time as he wants to with the kids. My kids father is in the military and stationed in another country right now. He has not seen his kids in over a year but he gets to talk to them when he can on the phone.
Your ex husband works very hard for his money, I bet. And I would not doubt that you do the same for your money. Why cry for more money that does not really belong to you? Once you are divorced you have a lot of time to make a life for yourself again and find that career that's just right for you. If you can work, go back to school to find that career. And if you can work again, you should not have to be calling for more money. $37,000 is a lot of money for a single person for one year. I am lucky as a single parent to make that much even with the support that I recieve from my ex. And you know what, that is really good for a single parent.