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Can my ex wife still ask for alimony if I divorced her four years ago and she never showed up in court?
Asked on Jan 09th, 2014 on Divorce - Florida
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I divorced my wife four years ago after separation and was granted the divorce. She never showed up for any of the court proceedings and now wants alimony. Is this possible?
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Divorce & Family Law Attorney serving Salt Lake City, UT
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Utah Family Law LC
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In Utah, it is technically possible, but highly unlikely.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 9:55 PM
Divorce Attorney serving Frisco, TX
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Mackoy, Hernandez, Jones and Woods LLP
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The judgment should be final. I suggest you hire a lawyer to review the orders.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 9:55 PM
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Diane L. Berger
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In Nebraska, if you don't get alimony the first time around you can not get alimony later.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 7:54 PM
It will depend on whether the court reserved jurisdiction over the issue of spousal support. Have an attorney review your divorce papers to get a better answer
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 7:54 PM
Your ex wife can go to Court and ask for anything she wants. Whether or not she is able to convince the Judge is another question. Her chances of getting it at this time are, just my opinion, probably low to none, however, no one has a crystal ball to look into and Courts can make decisions that are unexpected. You may want to consult an attorney. The expense may be worth your while in the long term.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 7:53 PM
No, unless the court retained jurisdiction over support issues in your Judgment.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 7:53 PM
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In Florida, if your divorce is final and no alimony was awarded in the original proceedings, then no, she cannot go back now and modify the final judgment and ask for alimony. That ship has sailed.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 7:51 PM
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Peters Law, PLLC
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Probably not. She had her chance to appear and didn't take it.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 7:51 PM
Divorce & Separation Attorney serving Menasha, WI
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Petit & Dommershausen, S.C.
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No unless it is held open.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 7:51 PM
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No. If no alimony was ordered in the original divorce, it can never be ordered in the future under Nebraska law.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 7:50 PM
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No it is not possible. If it has been at least four years since she learned of the divorce order, then it is too late for her to try to overturn the order.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 7:50 PM
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She had 30 days from the issuance of the Final Judgment to object. Her only option is if she asserts fraud.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 7:49 PM