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Long story cut very short here: I no longer have feelings/love for my spouse, we have a mortgage (in his name), no kids (thankfully) the only household bills in my name are phone & elec. I hold a Green Card & just want out of this 14 yr marriage & want to go back to my home country.
Here's my question: If I just up & leave with my stuff (I don't want anything from the house, he can have it all, inc the house/cars etc# will I have to come back to the US if/when he files for divorce? There is no spare cash for divorce lawyers, and spouse has no idea #yet) that I'm planning on leaving. Sounds harsh I know, but I really miss my 'home' family & want out. HELP please!
PS - There's no infidelity. He's a good man really, I've just fallen out of love & that's not fair on either of us.
Thanks for all answers so far, however, even though I've held a Green Card for 14 years doesn't automatically make me a US citizen. I'd still have to take the test, like everyone else..
I'm just wondering now that when I leave, isn't this considered "abandonment" and although Texas is a "no fault" (50/50) state, this would now make me at fault? No matter, really, as I don't want 50% of anything tangible. Any thoughts on this? I really can't afford to contact a lawyer & don't qualify for Legal Aid.. Thanks again people :)
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No. He can just send you the papers and you sign them. You would have to find the equivalent of a notary public (someone who legally witnesses signatures) in your country. Be sure to switch the phone and electric to his name before you leave. You could also file for divorce in your home country and send him the papers, but divorce is typically easier and cheaper in the US than the UK.
No. He can just send you the papers and you sign them. You would have to find the equivalent of a notary public (someone who legally witnesses signatures) in your country. Be sure to switch the phone and electric to his name before you leave. You could also file for divorce in your home country and send him the papers, but divorce is typically easier and cheaper in the US than the UK.
How much is Cost of Living Allowance in EdinBurgh, Scotland for a Family with 2 Kids?
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Hello, I would like to have an idea to assess how much will be the best offer, living decently and at least to have savings in Edinburgh, Scotland. I plan to take my wife and 2 kids with me.
I read that tax will be around 20%.
Can someone please help me lay out as follows? On a monthly basis.
Groceries, school bus, transportation (Bus), Utilities(water,electricity,etc.) , Education ( elementary and pre school), Gasoline, health care, dining out like 2x a month and any other cost I am not aware of in Edinburgh?
I know it is quite detailed, sorry.
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I lived in Edinburgh. But only as a university student so my take on things will be slightly biased.
VAT (value added tax): 20% on most goods and services -- https://www.gov.uk/vat-rates
Groceries: I spent about 30 a week on myself. I do not eat meat or dairy but do eat a lot of fruit and fresh vegetables. So that would be 120 a week for one person.
School Bus: If you are from the states the school bus system is not the same. Kids are expected to make their own way to school by walking, driving, or taking the public bus. The bus each way is 70p for children.
Bus: You can buy one way fair for an adult for 1.50. A day ticket for 3.50. A week's unlimited pass for 17 (13 for uni student and 9 for children). A month's unlimited for 51 (40, 39). A year's for 612 (468,324). more information at: http://lothianbuses.com/timetables-tickets-maps/fares-and-tickets
Utilities: I was a student so I did not have to pay for water or council tax. but in a three person flat the gas/electric was about 60 pounds a month total (and their was a set payment. you you obviously used less in the summer and more than that amount in the winter but it evened out in the end).
education: free school and university-> (for those living in scotland for 4+ years). private schooling available. Most public and all private schools wear a uniform.
Gasonline: expensive. 3.65 per litre. use an automatic and only drive when needed as filling your car will probably cost 60 quid. http://www.indianagasprices.com/Edinburgh/index.aspx
health care: free as long as you are a resident. but you can pay for it if you want. www.bupa.co.uk
eating out: I was a student so i obviously ate cheap. But I would say a main at an average restaurant (not a pub meal) would be 15-20 pounds and a fiver for a drink. So one main, one appetizer, one drink each for two people would be about 65 pounds.
check out this website for more information on cost of living. http://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living
I lived in Edinburgh. But only as a university student so my take on things will be slightly biased.
VAT (value added tax): 20% on most goods and services -- https://www.gov.uk/vat-rates
Groceries: I spent about 30 a week on myself. I do not eat meat or dairy but do eat a lot of fruit and fresh vegetables. So that would be 120 a week for one person.
School Bus: If you are from the states the school bus system is not the same. Kids are expected to make their own way to school by walking, driving, or taking the public bus. The bus each way is 70p for children.
Bus: You can buy one way fair for an adult for 1.50. A day ticket for 3.50. A week's unlimited pass for 17 (13 for uni student and 9 for children). A month's unlimited for 51 (40, 39). A year's for 612 (468,324). more information at: http://lothianbuses.com/timetables-tickets-maps/fares-and-tickets
Utilities: I was a student so I did not have to pay for water or council tax. but in a three person flat the gas/electric was about 60 pounds a month total (and their was a set payment. you you obviously used less in the summer and more than that amount in the winter but it evened out in the end).
education: free school and university-> (for those living in scotland for 4+ years). private schooling available. Most public and all private schools wear a uniform.
Gasonline: expensive. 3.65 per litre. use an automatic and only drive when needed as filling your car will probably cost 60 quid. http://www.indianagasprices.com/Edinburgh/index.aspx
health care: free as long as you are a resident. but you can pay for it if you want. www.bupa.co.uk
eating out: I was a student so i obviously ate cheap. But I would say a main at an average restaurant (not a pub meal) would be 15-20 pounds and a fiver for a drink. So one main, one appetizer, one drink each for two people would be about 65 pounds.
check out this website for more information on cost of living. http://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living
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