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I've been paying $11000 per month in spousal support for a 23 year long marriage. I have a clause in my decree which says "mandatory" retirement at age 62 substantial change in circumstances. I'm 58 and cant keep working like this. What do I need to do to end this at 62 and is it guaranteed?
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First, this is not a battle you seem likely to win without an attorney. You have to show that the decree's discussion of change of circumstances was not an exclusive list, and that something else changed. Was thed e a Gavron order that she try to become self supporting? Did she make such effort?
Answered on Feb 04th, 2014 at 2:48 PM
I would need to see your divorce decree and ask you a series of questions in order to properly answer your question. I would suggest that you at least schedule a consultation with an experience family law attorney to discuss your situation.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2014 at 2:48 PM
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Your various agreements, documents, and orders would have to be looked into the determine your options and anticipated future changes. You should have an attorney look into these things for you if you do not understand them.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2014 at 2:47 PM
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There is never a guarantee in Florida Family Law. Talk to your attorney to see if your situation qualifies as a change of circumstances for relief from alimony.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2014 at 2:47 PM
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You need to talk with your attorney about this. He or she is the one who best knows how it is all supposed to work.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2014 at 2:47 PM
Meet with a family law attorney in your community. Show that attorney your divorce paper work to get a better answer. If your health mandates a change in employment could give you grounds for a change in the support. But, without seeing your papers I cannot give you a definitive answer. Sorry. Good luck.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2014 at 2:47 PM
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A substantial change in circumstances, such as a large decrease in income at retirement, is cause for a new hearing to modify (lessen or terminate) the spousal support (unless your Judgment says that support SHALL TERMINATE automatically at age 62).
Answered on Feb 04th, 2014 at 2:47 PM
You can go back to Court for an adjustment. I suggest you do that sooner than later. Good luck.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2014 at 2:46 PM