What’s the long term financial picture? I know in the States, you can get an order for temporary support, which usually favors him paying enough to keep you and the kids staying in the home until the divorce is worked out. But if he can’t afford to pay enough to help you with your rent while living elsewhere now, how is he going to afford to pay you adequate child support in the future?
I think only in dire circumstances will temporary support be available in Australia. I am not entirely in dire circumstances, yet. I know that the place I live in is slightly high in priced, but because of the location it is worth it. I'm not sure what he does with his salary, as he earns 20k more each year and I pay childcare (which is expensive in my city), but if I was earning as much as him yea I could at the very least get a studio apartment. This absence of transparency is one of the major issue in my marriage and unless there is an order I don't think he is going to budge. Another issue to do with whether or not he can afford adequate child support is that he should be able to afford it once we D. Essentially, single parents will get some support from the state that would otherwise not be accessible when we are together. In addition, as a married couple our combined earning is just above the threshold for any assistance, but individually, some support might be available. I also recently found out that he will get a large portion of inheritance from the proceeds of his grandmother's house in the UK (information from MIL), so that should enable him to pay enough child support. I discussed this with the lawyer and was suggested that I could consider a lump sum payment if I think it will give me some piece of mind.
Originally Posted by kml
Is this an issue because of a temporary drop in your income during maternity leave? Would you benefit from moving home to England and dyeing with your parents? Would he allow that?
Yes the temporary drop of income will be an issue too. My gut feeling is I'd be better off staying here at the moment. I'm not sure I can handle any more changes.
