Do I still have to pay for my wife

My wife has decided she does not want to be in a relationship with me and has moved out. I have paid her deposit and first months rent. We have one son who we equally share joint custody.

In a nutshell my salary pays for the mortgage and bills and my wife's pays for food & social bills. We are both able to afford to live separately and I've agreed to pay above CSA child maintanance requirements. We would like to divorce but will I have to pay additional maintanance for my wife after the divorce?

Nosey,
Lots of different factors can determine this - have nicked a chunk from another post to show what info is required to give you an answer (thanks attila!)

Basic financial details to help others consider your position

H age
Net income a year
Net income a week
Should he be working O/T or can he realistically maximise his earning potential –if so what would the net income be a year
Health issues which affect ability to work?

W age
Net income a year
Should she be working O/T or can he realistically maximise his earning potential –if so what would the net income be a year
Health issues which affect ability to work?
What do you think you can raise by way of mortgage?
How much can you afford for housing a month?

State benefits?
Child Benefit - number of and age of children
Working Tax Credits
Child Tax Credits
Other benefits state per year

W savings
H savings

Debts

W debts
H debts
of the above how much do you accept are Matrimonial debts

Any adverse credit history affecting you or H getting a mortgage/loan

Any inheritance likely;
H £ parents aged?
W £ parents aged?

Any serious likelihood of either within 5 years?

Pensions

W CETV?
H CETV?
Either in payment?

Post up some more info and someone will be able to give you an idea.

Best of luck

Mike

I see you mention future inheritances here ? I have been told twice now by different sol's that they dont count ? Might it be taken into account then ?? as my x2b has 2 big inheritances at some time in the future. Could be 20 years for all I know, but he will get them ?

Annie,

It depends on the nature and certainty of potential inheritances. Your x2bs won't count. Sorry.