Canmy wifeget reimbursed formoving expenses in a divorce settlement?
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Canmy wifeget reimbursed formoving expenses in a divorce settlement?
She asked me to marry her; we honeymooned in Vegas. I moved from my home in PA to WA. Less than 6 months into the marriage she filed for divorce and wants to recoup half of the moving expenses that she incurred after marriage, as well as half of the honeymoon expenses (about $4000 total). I have paid many household expenses during this time. Will there be a accounting for this?
Asked on April 9, 2011 under Family Law, Oregon
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I am sorry that things did not work out. Generally speaking, money earned during a marriage is considered to be "marital income" no matter who earned it. And paying the household expenses are or were a responsibility of both of you. If she paid for the expenses and the honeymoon with savings that were considered separate property then maybe she may have an argument here. But more information is going to be needed here and since the marriage was so short in duration I have to say that I am really not sure that a Judge will look kindly on your battling over the issue and rather you should try and sit down and come to some agreement between you on the matter. Get some legal advice and some help in sorting this out amicably. Good luck to you.
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