Will the judge request the spouse return to work in a divorce

MattTheBruce · 2022-07-28T16:17:51+00:00

One great benefit from the feminist movement is there is increasing likelihood that she'll be required to get a job. My friend went through a divorce where the judge said "I don't care if you have to get a job at Arby's. You will work a minimum of 40 hours per week." Which she was totally capable of and much more. She's the one who filed for divorce but tried to reconcile after the court order to get a job was given.

MartyMcFly7 · 2022-07-28T16:29:59+00:00

The courts can impute (estimate) an income based on her employment history and education. If you could get her to work, I think it could only be helpful.

My wife didn't want to work after we had kids, so I worked while she stayed home. When we went to divorce many years later, she claimed I'd "advanced my career" while she stayed home (poor thing) and thus she claimed she was entitled to compensation and spousal support.

If I'd been a jerk and insisted she return to work, it wouldn't have been an issue. You kinda get screwed for being chivalrous.

SnooDucks2052 · 2022-07-28T15:55:25+00:00

Lawyer’s handle this

Njmet · 2022-07-28T15:57:57+00:00

It’s too late…. If she hasn’t worked in awhile, you might be responsible for keeping her standard of living equal to yours. Overall it really depends on how long you were married for and if you have kids.

tyyyy110 · 2022-07-28T16:09:18+00:00

It's hard to say. The advice you get here will be somewhat scattered as everyone's case is different.

James1933-75 · 2022-07-28T15:52:36+00:00

If you can before divorce, it is beneficial.

ThrowAwayAccount__0 · 2022-07-28T15:52:43+00:00

Just file for divorce. That's not for you to worry about.

pk1at · 2022-07-28T17:51:31+00:00

It is critically important to have a spouse working at the highest possible pay prior to divorce, even if the duration of employment is less than a year, your financial obligation reduces significantly. Courts can impute, but typically do not impute pay for women, they go with the current job

Title	Will the judge request the spouse return to work in a divorce
Author	unsurefamily
Upvotes	10
Comments	17
Date	July 28, 2022 3:38 PM UTC (4 years ago)
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