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What are your thoughts or insights on staying "Married" for tax purposes. A large amount will be withheld due to business,if not married due to no deductions. My STBX thinks it is a good idea. He would rather give the money to our kids than let the government have it. Is it even legal? We are on fairly good terms, however I do not want divorce, but at this point it will take a miracle from God to restore it - It could happen? Anyway, he would rather live apart and stay married - but live like he is divorced than to actually get a divorce and have to pay more taxes. The tax debt will hurt substantially any help that he would be able to give the kids - ie. college, braces etc... What do you think. I do not know if I am capable of handling this kind of arrangement emotionally - not a basket case, but it would put a new twist on things. Give me honest answers if you can. Am I stupid for even considering it?
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I have read some articles where people stay married for tax reasons and live apart, I know of one person who has been separated, not divorced for 10yrs. I quess my question is can you handle this type of relationship? How do you feel about all this? and if you do not want this then why hurry let him file, or when you are ready you will file. I quess my opinion is leave things alone for now.<P>
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Thank for your input, but I would like more opinions if anyone is interested. We have been separated for a year now. Sometimes I see the old husband, but for the most part he stays in a fog. I don't know if I CAN handle to stay married for financial reasons. I don't know if I am considering doing this because I think he might change his mind and want to come home? I am totally confused as to what to do. I just would like some insight from neutral parties on this. I will not be offended by pros or cons in opinions. I had a friend tell me last night that she would feel belittled by living in a situation like that, but I don't feel that I am being belittled or used. It would just help both of us financially. Am I a nut or what?
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