Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Hello,

I have been divorced since Jan. 2002. I was awarded $1500.00 per month in permanent alimony. My ex has been sending me the money directly, however since Jan. 2009 he has only been sending me $1000.00 due to his job loss. He bought into a business and is awaiting it taking off. Since his not paying me the full amount I have gone into financial debt due to my loss of job(s) and starting a new career in the healthcare field. My question is this: He has quite a few assets and living comfortably (he remarried in 2007). What can I do to get my back pay and get him back on track. FYI: when we divorced I was making a good salary and have since had it cut in half since Feb. 2003. Any suggestions???


Asked on 5/11/11, 3:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

The award of alimony entitles you to receive the payments until the court order (final dissolution of marriage, with a marital settlement agreement) is amended. Therefore, you are advised to discuss the situation with your ex; if that discussion is futile, contact a lawyer to learn of legal options, procedures, costs. Base on your facts, it is not a complex situation but will require effort if your ex will not cooperate.

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Answered on 5/11/11, 3:54 pm


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