Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Alimony and Tax
Hello..I have been divorced about two years now..I do receive a permanent alimony because I was married 26 yrs...I just received a letter from the ex-spouse' attorney asking that I show a copy of my last years tax return but gave no reason...I know he is hitting every avenue that he can to stop or reduce alimony but I took much less than I should have gotten and I gave up the medical practice to him and any property we had..Do you think they are looking to see if I am working and making my own or ?? I am a full time caregiver for my ill father and he knows this so why do you think he is asking and is it normal to be asked to provide a copy?? I dont care about handing over a copy but why cant I have a copy of his knowing that he has doubled his income and I could ask for more but wont..?? Would really appreciate any answer..
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Alimony and Tax
You are so entitled and should tell the lawyer that
you will provide a copy of your tax return after your former husband provides a copy of his most recent tax return.
Gary Moore
Re: Alimony and Tax
Even "permanent alimony" is not necessarily premanent. It is subject to change in the case of "substantial change of circumstance." It would appear that the other attorney is exploring substantial change. Absent something in the divorce decree or your agreement, you would not be required to give your return to him. You may want to, if it shows little or nothing, but you should get his in exchange.
Keep in mind that this advice is given based on the little bit of information that you have
provided in your question. My advice may change based on other information. Further, no one
can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. You cannot rely on this advice
because we have not personally met and you have not retained me as an attorney. If you have not
already done so, you should immediately meet with a Family Law attorney for a full consultation
before you take any further steps. You may feel free to call me to discuss this matter in more
detail. If you do so, mention Law Guru and your first one hour of time will be free. Good luck!
Rob Gleaner
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