Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

What good is mediation,my ex owes me several thousand dollars in back alimony(permanent periodic).He has filed a supplemental petition for modification.I am in the same situation I was in when we divorced.The only diference is he retired at 55 and I am now receiving my part of his retirement(Via a QDRO). He is stating he had to retire due to unforeseen circumstances.He is telling that the place he worked told him to retire or be fired.Should I force him to show proof of that by presenting a letter from former/now boss? If he can't produce a letter like that will a judge enforce my permanent periodic alimony agreement. The legal system only sees us for a few minutes, if you spend almost 3 decades with a person, I believe you know them very well and what they are capable of. Also he still owes me almost 600.00 for child support that was due because our son hadn't graduated yet..Will I have to wait on the judge to order that to be paid.or is my son entitled to that NOW with no waiting??? Thanks so much.


Asked on 11/19/11, 6:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

If you have a hearing scheduled - then your ex needs to provide evidence of his retirement. The fact that he left one job at age 55 does not mean that he can not work at another job. SS retirement does not come into play until he is 62. So I would follow him to see where he works because he probably does.

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Answered on 11/19/11, 6:51 am


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