| Sherron |
| (Carpal \'Tunnel) |
| 08/28/10 12:37 AM |
Re: rights in his career
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You said you moved to the States, are you able to legally obtain work? What is your residency status? If you're "stuck" here due to the kids, you will need to secure some type of employment. I don't know what his income is, you mentioned post-doc education, so he likely makes good money, but it's questionable if you would even be awarded enough to live on or life long. It doesn't sound like you would qualify for any type of government assistance (in my state at least, you'd need 40 working quarters, or 10 yrs of employment to qualify)... even if you qualify for alimony and enough to live on, what would happen if the payments stopped (he gets laid off or passes away before you do, for example)... your best bet, in my opinion, would be to become self-sufficient. What language are you talking about, is this something that could spill over into another job? Being bilingual could definitely open some doors for you in other jobs.
I would suggest for you to consult an attorney to find out the laws in your state and where you stand based on your situation. Most give a free consult, but do you have the means to pay for one to actually represent you in the divorce?