Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
For about 20 years of our marriage my husband earned 80,000 to up to 120,000 per year in income. Now he is only making 50,000 per year with the potential of an extra 20,000 if he makes bonus. We are divorcing and were going through mediation. Our mediator based alimony and child support on Art earning 70,000 pr year . A fair number based on his earning potential. Mediation broke down and now Art is being represented by an attorney. I am representing myself. Art wants to reduce alimony and child support and have it based on his 50,000 per year income. After 26 years of marriage I am receiving $140.00 per week in alimony. We go before an early settlement panel on MArch 19 and I want to know if I can prove his prior earning potential through 10 years of w-2's do I have a leg to stand on to keep the alimony and child support at the same amount as represented in the final memorandum of agreement that Art has refused to sign. What other strategies should I employ.
3 Answers from Attorneys
You have about a month to get a lawyer and get ready for the ESP. This is serious stuff, and $140 per week will leave you absolutely destitute.
I have been doing this work for many many years; I would be able to assist you.
But whether or not you retain me, please get a lawyer.
I agree with Mr. Davies, using this site to try to replace a real lawyer is a not a good idea. Hire someone and do it ASAP. It takes a long time to put together a strategy for ESP and you need to give that person as much time as possible. Call me anytime at 732/773/2768
You should not be handling this matter on your own. I appear before ESP a regulr basis and am the chair for Morris County. I would suggest that you schedule an appointment asap to discuss your case .
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