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Alimony and Divorce Distributive Award

My ex-wife is receiving alimony payments and quarterly Divorce Settlement Distributive Award payments. She has offered a reduction in the

Distributive award and an early end to alimony payments in return for receiving a lump sum immediately. Her lawyer has indicated to her that if we write a document outlining this agreement, and have the signatures notarized it would be legally binding and nullify her from changing her mind at a later date and taking me back to court in order to reverse this decision. Do you feel that this is correct, or would I be putting myself in a bad position without going to court for this agreement.


Asked on 2/14/07, 7:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

Re: Alimony and Divorce Distributive Award

I would go to court to do a modification of the stipulation of settlement to bar her from even trying to reopen or reverse the decision. If you leave yourself open , I think you will regret it later. Call an attorney in your area to discuss this matter.

If you wish a free consultation, please contact me at [email protected] or 516/746/4747.

Joel R. Salinger, Esq.

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Answered on 2/14/07, 11:45 pm
Seth Kaufman Kaufman PLLC

Re: Alimony and Divorce Distributive Award

I agree with attorney Salinger. You should modify the stipulation/order and judgment in court. It would not involve much more than what your ex-wife's attorney proposes.

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Answered on 2/18/07, 1:18 am


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