debbie65
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Was married for 13 years, 10 out of them my husband was a full time graduate student and I was the bread winner. Do I have any legal ground to claim rights in his career?
My profession is language-based (an editor, not in English) - we moved to the States for 2 years for his post doc, but then he refused to move back and we got separated. I don't have a profession here. legal ground for claiming loss of income for life?
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Sherron
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"legal ground for claiming loss of income for life?"
For life? I'm not sure I follow. You don't have a profession here, can you not move back to where you do?
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debbie65
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can't move back because of the kids - he doesn't agree. thank you. I WISH I could go back to my profession - I don't have one.
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Sherron
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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?
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hanzblinx
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What kind of a person spends 10 years as a full time graduate student? That's absurd.
Regardless of circumstances if you are over 18 years old you need to support yourself. I am so sick of adults wanting to be treated like children. Get a job. Be an adult.
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Avaya
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You're an editor? What country in this world can an editor not get a job?
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WisRes
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I agree with you hanzblinx. My stbx tried to take me for maintenance until I busted him for hiding income. Then he dropped his request. The thought never crossed my mind that he should support me.
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