Hi,
I'm new here and in the very early stages of separating. My husband has chosen not be be in the marriage any longer and is not interested in working on it or couples counselling. I am not in support of this separation. So now we're in throws of the process. It has only been since the beginning of Jan that he told me this. He is still in the house and we are doing mediation.
My question: These mediators (for the child arrangement part and the financial part) cost big money. We do not have a lot of disposable income and are quickly using it up. We've not even had to see lawyers yet (beyond each of our initial consult with one). He makes about 70% more than I do. Am I equally (legally) responsible for the costs of these professionals? I'm fearing that I'm going to now go into debt for this separation which is something I don't want and don't agree with. It seems so unfair...but, I'm quickly learning that life is not fair!
Thanks!
I'm new here and in the very early stages of separating. My husband has chosen not be be in the marriage any longer and is not interested in working on it or couples counselling. I am not in support of this separation. So now we're in throws of the process. It has only been since the beginning of Jan that he told me this. He is still in the house and we are doing mediation.
My question: These mediators (for the child arrangement part and the financial part) cost big money. We do not have a lot of disposable income and are quickly using it up. We've not even had to see lawyers yet (beyond each of our initial consult with one). He makes about 70% more than I do. Am I equally (legally) responsible for the costs of these professionals? I'm fearing that I'm going to now go into debt for this separation which is something I don't want and don't agree with. It seems so unfair...but, I'm quickly learning that life is not fair!
Thanks!
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