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Comment on Florida Parenting Plan by James T. Baker

James T. Baker — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:42:52 +0000

I am looking for the format which outlines the parenting plan.

Comment on Alimony Modification: Supportive Relationship by Garth

Garth — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:50:07 +0000

Dear Alicia: I have reviewed your comment. A payor spouse remarrying does not automatically translate into a substantial change in circumstance warranting an increase in his alimony obligation. A substantial change warranting an increase would involve an increased need for the alimony and an ability to pay the additional amount by the payor. If the payor spouse has more disposable income as a result of his union, and assuming a substantial change in the receiving spouse’s need for more alimony, then I would argue that the law provides for a modification. Basically put, the remarriage is not alone the factor but the payor spouse’s ability to pay the additional need.

Comment on Who is entitled to permanent alimony? by Alimony and Divorce Attorneys | postdivorce

Alimony and Divorce Attorneys | postdivorce — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:01:30 +0000

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Comment on Alimony Modification: Supportive Relationship by Alicia

Alicia — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:08:37 +0000

Interesting case law example about alimony. I myself am curious to know if you any regarding an alimony’s payer’s “ability to pay.” Does a financially or otherwise supportive relationship between, say an ex husband and their new wife, create or increase an ability to pay?