Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

1996 Divorce Case

I was divorced in 1996 and at the time I waived alimony so that I would receive $1500/mo. child support until my son got out of college. At the time he was 15. The divorce was over adultry, we reconciled and my husband never left but we never remarried. My question is should I need to, due to a change in my circumstances, can I reopen my case and now request alimony, health benefits through his plan and part of his 401K, all of which I gave up ..I am 62 and my husband will be leaving and I have no money, lost job due to downsizing and he also had me waive any of his 401k plan at the time of divorce too. I was awarded the house and allowed to live in it but if I sell I have to split it with him. Signed Taken! Also he never paid child support through the court.


Asked on 3/19/08, 7:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Simpson

Re: 1996 Divorce Case

I trust after 12 yrs this has been finalized. To go back and change anything would defeat the whole purpose of settlements. Changes of circumstances after 12 yrs.?

The other issue, child support may have some basis to consider. You never got it period, right?. Ex-husband may get credits for the period of reconciliation. Equities come into play. Get your attorney back on it.

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Answered on 3/20/08, 10:03 am


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