How much spousal support will I pay after a 30 year mariage?
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How much spousal support will I pay after a 30 year mariage?
I am considering divorcing next year after our only child turn 18. I know that we would have to split the equity in our home and he would be entitled to half of my 401K. I would not be filing until after he is 62 and therfore eligible for Medicare. He does not plan to retire go on SS at age 62 to my knowlede. He is currently 61 and earned about 24K last year. I am currently 50 and earned 100K last year. I pay all the household expenses, he pays for his gasoline and personal expenses. Niether of us has any major health issues yet.
Asked on June 4, 2012 under Family Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country the amount of spousal support that one spouse may be required to pay the other after 30 years of marriage depnds upon the incomes of both parties, the standard of living of both, what further education or training the one spouse who wants spousal support needs for the possibility of getting a job and court guidelines in the county where you reside for such.
I suggest that you see a family law attorney to ascertain potential monthly spousal support amounts. From what you have written, $1,000 to $1,250 monthly could be a possible spousal support amount assuming such is requested.
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