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Ex is young, 30 years, educated (Bachelor’s degree and some diplomas) with no work experience since graduation 3 years ago because she wasn’t applying for jobs and gave birth to our child 2 years ago. Separation is approximately 2 years ago because of her lack of interest to get a job and she made it clear that she want to be a stay home mom at that time.
Now she wants to go back to school for another Bachelor’s degree for 4years saying her passion has changed and her degree is irrelevant. She is asking for spousal support for 5 years from separation date and be reviewed by then. Only married for 1 year 5months, however I agree she is entitled to some support.
Can income be imputed to such a person? At least minimum wage? Curious if it is a free ride for her until 5 years before it can be reviewed and income be imputed or spousal support ends. It feels unfair.
I am pushing for no income in the first 2 years and income imputed in year 3 to 5 but the case judge seems to agree that no income for 5 years is reasonable and a motion would not be in my favour in any way.
I want to get opinion from members.
Ex is young, 30 years, educated (Bachelor’s degree and some diplomas) with no work experience since graduation 3 years ago because she wasn’t applying for jobs and gave birth to our child 2 years ago. Separation is approximately 2 years ago because of her lack of interest to get a job and she made it clear that she want to be a stay home mom at that time.
Now she wants to go back to school for another Bachelor’s degree for 4years saying her passion has changed and her degree is irrelevant. She is asking for spousal support for 5 years from separation date and be reviewed by then. Only married for 1 year 5months, however I agree she is entitled to some support.
Can income be imputed to such a person? At least minimum wage? Curious if it is a free ride for her until 5 years before it can be reviewed and income be imputed or spousal support ends. It feels unfair.
I am pushing for no income in the first 2 years and income imputed in year 3 to 5 but the case judge seems to agree that no income for 5 years is reasonable and a motion would not be in my favour in any way.
I want to get opinion from members.
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