This is a question that only the court which hears your divorce action can rule upon.
It depends on the laws of your state.
Yes a woman can claim for alimony at any point of time in her marriage or after her marriage if her spouse has failed to maintain her when having enough means to support her. If there is any query one can call on : 093222 86663 or email your problems on lawyersidd to Siddhartha Shah and Associates for a better relief.
You are entitled to alimony if the judge says you are entitled to alimony. It is the judge's decision, not someones opinion writing on a computer terminal. It depends on your state's law. It also depends on whether or not you have a good lawyer.
There is no such ratio as to the years of marriage and amount of alimony. Generally the alimony is decided as per case to case. It also depends upon the demand of alimony. If one needs to inquire about alimony they can look for Siddhartha Shah and Associates on the following details. Phone: 093222 86663 Email: lawyersidd
Typically, alimony is reserved for those who have married for about 10 years or more. However, you need to views the laws on alimony for your state. http://www.helpyourselfdivorce.com/alimony.html
Does this "Have been separated for 5 years.." a legal separation? Your separation period is way too long, it's about time to get up, get a good divorce lawyer and start asking for alimony.
The chances that someone will be awarded alimony after a 2-year marriage are slim.
As it sounds like you already now, it does not matter how long you are separated from your spouse you need to file for divorce in order to be divorced. That being said, after being separated for so long, some elements of the divorce will be easier (the financial aspect, the fact that you both want to get divorced) but if yours is a situation that has complicated finances, children, or alimony then it could still take some time.
In Massachusetts, you generally need to be married for at least 5 years to be eligible for alimony.
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I would doubt that the courts will require alimony in this case, unless there were children involved. But you never know what a good lawyer can get you! I urge you to consult one that knows the laws in your state.
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