Comments for Garth Goodman http://www.goodmanatlaw.com/blog Florida Family Law Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:59:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Alimony Modification: Supportive Relationship by Garth http://www.goodmanatlaw.com/blog/alimony-modification-supportive-relationship/comment-page-1#comment-10688 Garth Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:59:07 +0000 http://www.goodmanatlaw.com/blog/?p=9#comment-10688 Dear Debbie: In order for your Former Husband to seek a downward modification or termination of his alimony obligation, he must allege and prove a "substantial" change(s) in circumstance. He cannot merely go into court stating that he has back problems and cannot work. Further, even if your Former Husband should prevail that a substantial change(s) in circumstance have arisen since the Final Judgment and that, based on the competent evidence, he can no longer earn what he was previously, he may still not be off the hook. Alimony requires scrutiny of all available financial resources and this may include his current Wife's contribution towards the household expenses/ living expenses. I would need to review the parties' respective financial affidavits and mandatory disclosure in order to give you a more informed opinion. Please feel free to contact my Office for a free initial consultation. The foregoing is not intended as legal advice or a representation. I look forward to speaking with you in this regard. Garth Dear Debbie: In order for your Former Husband to seek a downward modification or termination of his alimony obligation, he must allege and prove a “substantial” change(s) in circumstance. He cannot merely go into court stating that he has back problems and cannot work. Further, even if your Former Husband should prevail that a substantial change(s) in circumstance have arisen since the Final Judgment and that, based on the competent evidence, he can no longer earn what he was previously, he may still not be off the hook. Alimony requires scrutiny of all available financial resources and this may include his current Wife’s contribution towards the household expenses/ living expenses. I would need to review the parties’ respective financial affidavits and mandatory disclosure in order to give you a more informed opinion. Please feel free to contact my Office for a free initial consultation. The foregoing is not intended as legal advice or a representation. I look forward to speaking with you in this regard.

Garth

]]> Comment on Alimony Modification: Supportive Relationship by Debbie http://www.goodmanatlaw.com/blog/alimony-modification-supportive-relationship/comment-page-1#comment-10668 Debbie Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:51:19 +0000 http://www.goodmanatlaw.com/blog/?p=9#comment-10668 Dear Mr.Goodman, I was reading your comments on permanent alimony. What about this scenerio,Married 27+ yrs.awarded PPAlimony,wife did childcare in her home,is now getting her 1/2 QDRO claim of ret.x retired at 55,is remarried,pastoring a church,supposedly unpaid,lives in free parsonage.He states that he can no longer work,he had back surgery,he performs weddings,funerals,etc..he is a notary.He states that he became pastor of the non-paying church 3/2011,A found web-site that states 10/2010.He sent papers in the mail with pay stubs,bank st.and his tx returns(joint) I have 2 part time jobs,had to file for bankruptcy because of finances,my tax statement shows appr.25k and his and new spouse is 110k+.Do you think the judge would lower or terminate alimony under such circumstances?? can't afford med ins,etc.my age 55. PS I also put him thru school.... Thanks for any answer :( Dear Mr.Goodman,
I was reading your comments on permanent alimony. What about this scenerio,Married 27+ yrs.awarded PPAlimony,wife did childcare in her home,is now getting her 1/2 QDRO claim of ret.x retired at 55,is remarried,pastoring a church,supposedly unpaid,lives in free parsonage.He states that he can no longer work,he had back surgery,he performs weddings,funerals,etc..he is a notary.He states that he became pastor of the non-paying church 3/2011,A found web-site that states 10/2010.He sent papers in the mail with pay stubs,bank st.and his tx returns(joint) I have 2 part time jobs,had to file for bankruptcy because of finances,my tax statement shows appr.25k and his and new spouse is 110k+.Do you think the judge would lower or terminate alimony under such circumstances?? can’t afford med ins,etc.my age 55. PS I also put him thru school…. Thanks for any answer :(

]]> Comment on Child Support and Florida’s Guidelines by data warehouse http://www.goodmanatlaw.com/blog/child-support-and-floridas-guidelines/comment-page-1#comment-10075 data warehouse Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:24:46 +0000 http://www.goodmanatlaw.com/blog/?p=26#comment-10075 Wohh precisely what I was searching for, thanks for posting. Wohh precisely what I was searching for, thanks for posting.

]]> Comment on Child Support and Florida’s Guidelines by Garth http://www.goodmanatlaw.com/blog/child-support-and-floridas-guidelines/comment-page-1#comment-10038 Garth Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:35:20 +0000 http://www.goodmanatlaw.com/blog/?p=26#comment-10038 If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call upon me. Garth If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call upon me. Garth

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