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Should I get a job before I divorce or wait until after?

Which is better for me? Will the court think I'm an unfit mother if I don't have job?

by Annette 27 Posts
Posted on 10/24/2007 3:23 PM

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Get a job first
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Comments for "divorce360.com | Should I get a job before I divorce or wait until after?" (9) (You must be logged in to answer)

Vicki is so right!
No way - don't get a job. If you get a job you're going to have to keep it even after the divorce.
My ex wife was the primary earner and I'm at home with my kids. If I had a job I would not have gotten sole custody or as much support.

by fancypants 10 Posts
Posted on 1/10/2009 11:37 PM

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first you need to decide why you would be getting the job. would it make you feel good about yourself and the future. if so go for it.

by dedesue 7 Posts
Posted on 7/9/2008 11:19 PM

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Get a P/T job. That way you will have some income, and show the judge you are trying.This way you have both areas covered.

by Atlantagirl 7 Posts
Posted on 4/11/2008 3:17 PM

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Get a job 1st.. it adds to the decision of where the children are placed

by Nichola 23 Posts
Posted on 12/17/2007 7:36 AM

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In my opinion you should not show any income yet. Start looking so you can have something in mind when the divorce is over.

by Barkley 912 Posts
Posted on 12/11/2007 10:00 PM

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Do not get a job now. It definitely hurt me when I was going through my divorce. My ex was unemployed for 5 years. I was the stay at home mom. He filed for alimony from me.

by Miss-Delta 29 Posts
Posted on 12/4/2007 10:39 PM

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I would say ask your lawyer but I do agree with Vicki.

by shopper 9 Posts
Posted on 12/4/2007 4:24 PM

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don't get a job yet. wait until you go to court. it will change the amount of support he will have to pay you.

by Vicki 856 Posts
Posted on 11/16/2007 11:22 AM

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Get a job now. You're going to have to get one eventually. So start looking now.

by Mary 179 Posts
Posted on 10/24/2007 3:25 PM

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