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Question:

My husband has been the sole bread winner throughout our marriage. We've been married for 14 years. I stayed home and took care of our two children. He has been cheating on me for over 5 years now, but I didn't want to leave him, because I'm not sure if I can take care of myself and children without his support. I can't stand it anymore, and I am ready to leave him. What will happen if I do? Will he have to pay me support for my kids and me? He makes a lot of money, he's a advertising executive. Will he have to continue supporting us even after I leave him? How does the court decide how much he will have to pay and how is it enforced? – Kerry

Answer:

Kerry: Child support is paid to the parent who has primary custody of the children and is based on state guidelines. Alimony is usually left in the judge’s discretion based on factors such as earning ability of the parties and length of the marriage among other things. The court can enforce its orders with sanctions including jail. Child support orders can also be enforced by suspending driver’s or professional licenses and wage withholding orders.

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Posted by James J. Gross on 05 Aug 2010

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