Dear Joanne123:
Greetings. If you want to avoid further debt created by this husband, I would file a divorce from bed and board action. This asks the court to remove your spouse from your home.
You also should think about the following:
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If you have known that he was having this affair for 9 months, why did you not move out? Even if he is still living in your home, this would cut off his funds. You could then possibly file a motion for interim distribution and obtain the house back. By staying in the home, you may be condoning his affair.
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If you make more than he does and you have condonned his behavior, you may have to pay alimony.
Best of luck, but please see an attorney TODAY!
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney at Law
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
NCDivorce.com
919-787-6668
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