Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
My divorce agreement stipulates I will pay for my adult children's car insurance for 3 years. I have 3 children. My ex wife added additional cars in their name and states I will have to pay insurance on 5 cars since the agreement did not specify only 3 cars. I am of the opinion that the agreement was made with the understanding I would pay for 3 cars (1 per child). She claims a judge would require me to pay for 5. I disagree thinking a judge would look at the intent being one vehicle per child, I am looking for a legal opinion.
5 Answers from Attorneys
If the agreement and Final Judgment do not specify how many cars, it would be reasonable to assume that there would be a limit of 1 car per child.
One each seems reasonable. You may need to go back to court to clear it up.
The agreement should be interpreted based on what the circumstances were at the time it was completed. She can't just pile on all these extra vehicles. Contact my office for free consultation 727-446-7659
An attorney is able to file a Motion for Clarification where the court issues a clear ruling as to what was intended at the time of the Agreement.
Natalie Hall, Esq.
(407) 412-7035
I just love the gray area of the law here. So many interpretations. I incline to believe that the order is written to state - one child - one car.
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