Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Alimony

My income has been reduced substanially so now my alimony is more that my total income.What do I do.I am two months behind


Asked on 8/02/07, 10:02 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Alimony

You have to petition the court where you got divorced to modify your payments. Considering what you say here, it shouldn't be a problem.

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Answered on 8/03/07, 9:24 am
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Alimony

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You will need to file a Motion for Modification with the court where the order was entered. A sample motion can be found online at:

http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/index.shtml

It should be adapted to accurately state your position to the court.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 8/04/07, 5:55 pm


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