Earning Capability/division of debt

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Registered: 02-21-2008
Earning Capability/division of debt
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Thu, 02-21-2008 - 10:44pm

H & I are trying to divide as much stuff as possible between us before going to mediation.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 02-21-2008 - 11:46pm

Earning capability is considered in mediation. I had been a stay at home Mom for years. I was asked if I had tried to look into reentering my work field or what schooling was available to help me do that. It seemed like one of the first questions the mediator asked.When your husband betrays and deserts you seemed like an unfair question to me. I was very uncomfortable.
If you and your spouse have tried to divide things already that is good. I would think each of your lawyers would have some suggestions also. I only went through one unsuccessful mediation. We were suppose to have a final mediation but my H did not show up.

My lawyer did say I was entitled to the lifestyle I had been use to. And he wanted to take my H to trial.

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Registered: 02-21-2008
Fri, 02-22-2008 - 9:23am
Thank you for your response.
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-25-2003
Fri, 02-22-2008 - 10:58am
How was the debt acquired - was the debt due to things that were purchased?
iVillage Member
Registered: 02-21-2008
Fri, 02-22-2008 - 12:33pm

The debt is a combination of mortgage, home equity loan,

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Registered: 08-02-2007
Fri, 02-22-2008 - 6:43pm

Hi


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Registered: 02-21-2008
Fri, 02-22-2008 - 8:07pm

Thank you for the reply.