Alimony--Using Craigslist to get out of paying?

Man offers to pay for someone to marry ex-wife

Imagine sitting at your computer and you are browsing the classified ads on Craiglist and suddenly you come across the following ad:

Nice well taken care of ex-wife. Mid 40's. Pretty and loyal. Never smoked and very little drinking. Will make someone a good companion (I know).... Will pay 10K to the man or woman who marries her in a way that stops me from having to pay her alimony.

There's the hitch. The man, trying to end his alimony payments to his ex-wife, is offering to pay a potential suitor to marry his ex-wife. Not being totally callous, the guy actually had some "terms and conditions" for this transaction.

• 1. This transaction offer only valid if she is not aware of it.


• 2. Must treat her good, no abuse tolerated by me.


• 3. This offer is null and void if it is determined to be illegal in any way -- I am not a lawyer.


• 4. The end result must be that I am no longer liable to her for alimony and you make best effort to be good to her.


• 5. This ad is not in any way intended to demean my ex-wife. She is a nice person and is a fine catch for anyone.

OOPS. I think the cat's out of the bag on condition #1. With news of the post hitting newspapers, she or some friends might find out. He might also have a problem with condition #3. At least he did not want to "demean" his ex-wife in any way--what a guy.

In most states, if you are paying alimony to your ex, don't use this tactic to end the alimony. Not only will it fall flat in front of the judge, but you can be assured your ex will not find the humor in being marketed on Craigslist.

Big thanks to Mississippi Family Law Blog.

Comments

[Vivian]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry about this one!

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That's a bizarre advertisement. What a guy is right. Did the wife ever find out or do you not know. Makes you wonder what is up with the relationship to make a man do that.

[Craig Swanson]

The man is desperate. Could have been worse though... he could have been advertising for a hit-man.

[Dr Jason Secord]

Hi Jeff,

Amazing! Posting on Craigslist! What's next...locusts...boils? As a behavioral scientist and counselor I have seen some pretty weird humanity practiced in divorce situations but this one is quite new. I suppose the next step is a Squidoo lens or maybe a HubPage offer. One of the most important doctrines I practice with my patients is accountability and the need to do the right thing for the children as well as the ex-spouse. Thanks for the great blog. I enjoy your stuff. Keep up the excellent work.

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I smiled at this post. I am amazed how some people can think of innovative ideas on how to get rid of their problems. :-)

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As a solicitor in the UK, i find this hilarious! I'm not sure if the guy is serious, but actually, its a good stab at getting out of the alimony. Unfortunately is frought with holes, and thats if anyone is dumb enough to take on the wife!!

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If I am the ex, I'll punch him on the nose and divorce him twice. This is funny all over... :-D

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A sad, yet creative, way to use modern technology to solve a classic problem. Gee, if he cares for her well being that much, why not just pay the alimony?!

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Maybe he can't afford the alimony or just wants to be done, no strings attached and move on with his life.

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I don't know should I be laughing at this or be sad. It's really unfortunate.

[Jonathan Kales]

Funny? Sad? Creepy? All 3? I practice law in Northern Virginia, with an emphasis in my work on collaborative divorce and divorce mediation; and, it takes a fair amount of crazy to raise my eyebrows, BUT this guy had certainly done it.

[Joshua at Control Your Divorce Now]

Too funny. But it does speak to the fact that so many men get raw deals from the system and are willing to almost anything to get out from under them.

[Juliawells]

I suppose the next step is a Squidoo lens or maybe a HubPage offer. One of the most important doctrines I practice with my patients is accountability and the need to do the right thing for the children as well as the ex-spouse.

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[Darren Tunstall]

This is crazy. Since this is a transaction, isn't it considered as a form of human trafficking? Either way, it's wrong. Marriage should be about love. And, unfortunately, if you decide to get a divorce, then don't try to sell your wife to avoid alimony. Ridiculous.

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[George]

You can't fault the guy for trying though, I'm sure it didn't work out though and I would not recommend it.

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This is called "safe ones self from his responsibilities". caward people....

If you cant fulfill them then why you take them? ?

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What a horrible story. It amazes me when people are so oblivious to how not only stupid and offensive they are being, but downright sexist. I can see why they aren't together anymore.

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