How long i have to stay married in order to get alimony from my husband in a divorce??

Question

How long i have to stay married in order to get alimony from my husband in a divorce??

Answer 1

Depends on where you live and what the local laws are regarding alimony. I believe it is a minimum of 5-7 years.

BTW Tony, that was actually a good answer.

Answer 2

Never if the judge see's this ridiculous  insane question you just asked in court. I hope he does.

Answer 3

If this situation was the reverse how would this make you feel, don't forget karma when your reaching into his bank account, what you put out there is gonna come back to u. Why don't you just leave the marriage now and let him keep his money. other women manage to support themselves why can't you.

Answer 4

Charming!

I hope you get shiit!

Answer 5

Marriage isn't meant to be a form of income. Get a job or a better paying job so you can support yourself.  

Answer 6

any kind of jobs, require time and patient. Even as a gold digger.

Best person could answer this question for you is my EX.

Answer 7

i would give it a year.  that should be good.  My husband suck tooo.

Answer 8

Alimony is for slobs that don't want to work!!! You should get your after a few yrs of marriage

Answer 9

I was married to mine for 29 years and still couldn't get alimony...so, good luck to ya!

Answer 10

I'm going to b objective and not negative you have asked this community and unfortunately we have those that will judge rather than stay objective.  I have recently been through divorce and wish it upon on one.  Not even my ex wife again, with someone new in the future.  However in the State of CA alimony is only a factor if in the relationship the income earner determined a certain way of life that can not possibly be maintained out side the marriage.  So in other words lets say it was established that you got to stay home and you lived off $250,000 dollars you have little to no skills and the divorce will leave you with virtually noting and you have to start over, well prior to 10 years married you will get a prorated amount not to exceed I believe Half that time of marriage, any time over 10 years married I believe the alimony is to be permant, and it again remains at a percent of what his income which if past 10 years usually should not exceed 50% the assets and income of spouse!  Best of luck to you.

Guy

Answer 11

Very sad question.

Plan a better, more reliable exit. Get a good education and a high paying job.

However, 10+/- years, depending on state and if it's even an option.