I am a hardworking wife -- babysat to make ends during mat LOA, found other work during an extended strike, took a second part time job during our first 1 year separation, and now have 20+ years of employment without a break and a good pension. My husband has been out of work 6 times, didn't bother applying for EI one time when he was off work 9 months, and has not been dedicated to job search in the most recent job loss situation.
I am now in the unenviable position of having to pay him spousal support plus give up half my pension --which seems unfair given all the sacrifices I have made. How is this fair given my husband has not taken any advice about keeping his skills upgraded and applied on the job, nor has he wholeheartedly looked for work during some of the times of unemployment? Do I have any hope of making a lump sum payment to keep him away from my pension?
I am now in the unenviable position of having to pay him spousal support plus give up half my pension --which seems unfair given all the sacrifices I have made. How is this fair given my husband has not taken any advice about keeping his skills upgraded and applied on the job, nor has he wholeheartedly looked for work during some of the times of unemployment? Do I have any hope of making a lump sum payment to keep him away from my pension?
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