Divorce Questions... Answered!
Question 1: I worked and put my husband through college. Now he has a good job and is divorcing me. Can I recover anything?
A: You are entitled to a just and right division of your community property. If you have been married long enough and show need, you may be entitled to spousal maintenance. If your husband has student loans, he will most likely be required to pay them off.
MORAL OF THE STORY: Be very careful when marrying a student! Many of them get degrees and divorces from their supporting spouses at about the same time.
Question 2: How long will my divorce take?
A: Starting with the date you file the original petition for divorce, there is a waiting period to finalize the divorce of 60 days. This is a minimum amount of time your divorce will take. Some divorces take much longer.
Many factors contribute to a lengthy divorce. Factors that affect timing might include:
- How cooperative you and your spouse want to be
- Whether property needs to be sold
- How quickly you and your spouse can reach agreements about your children
- Whether formal discovery will be required
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