Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
I was wondering if I start getting my part of my exs retirement and I was also awarded permanent periodic alimony will a judge take away my alimony? I was making 1000.00 pr month was the reason for the lifetime alimony.I helped him get his degree,I stayed home and never furthered my education.About the only thing I could do would be to work for minimum wage..He is also 2 months behind in support,and he doesn't have a court order to stop paying,will the judge make him pay me out of his retirement check what he owes me?..Do you all represent anyone who ask questions on here? He stopped paying not caring if me or our son had anything to eat or for bills...A MAD DIVORCEE AND MOM:((((((( Thanks for your answer......
1 Answer from Attorneys
You have to review the Final Judgment, and any agreement referred to in the Final Judgment.
Unless the Final Judgment states otherwise, how he pays his alimony obligation is up to him. However, if he does not comply, you should pursue having the Court sanction him.
Without having the Court documents to review, I anticipate that your award of part of his retirement was pursuant to the equitable distribution of the marital assets, which would be separate from alimony.
If you opt to proceed without the assistance of counsel, be aware that you will not be entitled to a �do over� if things go badly.
The above information is provided without any consideration/payment having been received, and without full knowledge of all of the facts.
If he is substantially non-compliant with the Final Judgment, there is a good chance the Court will Order him to pay/reimburse your attorney fees and costs.
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