Can i get spousal support if I am the sponsor?

[His Glory 25]

There is a evidence of actual fraud but not sure i want to pursue that because of the emotional toll. my husband filed for divorce and doesnt want to give me anything. but i supported him for 5 years and paid for all immigration stuff and flight tickets and he makes slightly more money than me. Do you think the judge will rule in my favor for spousal support or settlement knowing im the the one who signed affidivate of support? he has 10 year GC

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

If you make the same amount of money then no you won't get spousal especially for a marriage that only lasted 5 years. Even if there was a large difference in money you would only be eligible for a very short period of time.

[payxibka 10,047]

There is a evidence of actual fraud but not sure i want to pursue that because of the emotional toll. my husband filed for divorce and doesnt want to give me anything. but i supported him for 5 years and paid for all immigration stuff and flight tickets and he makes slightly more money than me. Do you think the judge will rule in my favor for spousal support or settlement knowing im the the one who signed affidivate of support? he has 10 year GC

The awarding of spousal support and immigration sponsorship are two mutually exclusive situations... A judge will take into account your situation and decide based on family law of your state not based on Federal immigration law.

[thongd4me 69]

The awarding of spousal support and immigration sponsorship are two mutually exclusive situations...

A judge will take into account your situation and decide based on family law of your state not based on Federal immigration law.

The award of what to whom goes by the rule of thumb called "equitable distribution."

To what extent you supported him in the past has no bearing on it, because it's based

on what you both have now. In your case the counter-claims may cancel each other out

if he only makes slightly more. As stated above, the laws of your state will apply and

most likely they won't take into consideration any perceived "fault."

[justashooter 430]

if an individual makes significant sacrifice in order to further a spouses earning potential that sacrifice may be taken into account in a court. trouble is, the amount you gain may not cover your trial costs, since they would be split equitably in most states.

the best you can do is delay the divorce so he won't be able to petition his "real wife" for a few more years.