Yes, you would be entitled to alimony if legally married and then divorced.
The wife should file for divorce. If she feels that she is entitled to support, she can ask for alimony.
Yes, once the wife is legally divorced she can date or live with whomever she wants and still collect alimony if that was the agreement in the divorce settlement.
No. The couple is legally married until they have been granted a divorce. That means they are legally entitled to each other's estate in the case of death.
Usually not. You are as entitled to the communal home as he, until and unless a divorce decree tells you differently.
Your question is contradictory.If you are legally separated then you are still legally married. In that case your wife is not your ex-wife, she is still your wife. If you die, she is entitled to a share of your estate as the surviving spouse. She is entitled to all the benefits that come with marriage under the law. There may be other responsibilities set forth in your legal separation agreement.In order for her to be your ex-wife, you need to obtain a legal divorce. In that case, your responsibilities, if any, would be set forth in the divorce decree.Your question is contradictory.If you are legally separated then you are still legally married. In that case your wife is not your ex-wife, she is still your wife. If you die, she is entitled to a share of your estate as the surviving spouse. She is entitled to all the benefits that come with marriage under the law. There may be other responsibilities set forth in your legal separation agreement.In order for her to be your ex-wife, you need to obtain a legal divorce. In that case, your responsibilities, if any, would be set forth in the divorce decree.Your question is contradictory.If you are legally separated then you are still legally married. In that case your wife is not your ex-wife, she is still your wife. If you die, she is entitled to a share of your estate as the surviving spouse. She is entitled to all the benefits that come with marriage under the law. There may be other responsibilities set forth in your legal separation agreement.In order for her to be your ex-wife, you need to obtain a legal divorce. In that case, your responsibilities, if any, would be set forth in the divorce decree.Your question is contradictory.If you are legally separated then you are still legally married. In that case your wife is not your ex-wife, she is still your wife. If you die, she is entitled to a share of your estate as the surviving spouse. She is entitled to all the benefits that come with marriage under the law. There may be other responsibilities set forth in your legal separation agreement.In order for her to be your ex-wife, you need to obtain a legal divorce. In that case, your responsibilities, if any, would be set forth in the divorce decree.
If you were never legally married in California, the court would generally not have the authority to order you to pay alimony. Alimony is usually only awarded in divorce cases to provide financial support to a spouse after the end of the marriage. If you have been wrongly ordered to pay alimony, you should consult with a family law attorney to seek judicial review and potentially have the order overturned.
No. You must divorce your first wife before you can remarry legally. If you marry again without a divorce, your marriage is invalid and your first wife will be entitled to inherit your property when you die.
In the US, no, a person cannot legally withhold alimony they've been ordered to pay. Of course they can petition the court to have the alimony terminated based on the fact that the recipient is living with someone else. Rather or not the court will do that, depends on the state laws.
If you reside in a community property state, then YES, your ex spouse would b entitled to part of the home, unless it was directly addressed in a separation agreement prior to divorce.
Of course, especially with children involved, your lawyer or legal aid person should be able to clarify this for you, you are entitled to whatever the law in your region allows.
No. All US states honor laws of other states that relate to marriage and divorce stipulations restrictions/stipulations and other domestic issues (child support, alimony, etc.).
Yes. A woman can continue to use her married name after a divorce or she can resume her former name. It's up to her.