Has anyone made the attempt in getting the proper forms to reduce SS and representing yourself? I'm sure it's probably wise to have your lawyer with you although it's the cost of having him there. I'm sure the percentages are real low in succeeding lowering SS or having a judge grant a step down SS, when attempting it on your own? Any advice to this would be appreciated.
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I've read many cases on CanLii where self-represented people were successful in reducing and eliminating SS. IT's a case-by-case situation.
The biggest hurdle at the start is to prove a "material change of circumstance." My advice is to do plenty of reading on that specifically then go from there.
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Originally posted by Baffled_Dad View PostHas anyone made the attempt in getting the proper forms to reduce SS and representing yourself? I'm sure it's probably wise to have your lawyer with you although it's the cost of having him there. I'm sure the percentages are real low in succeeding lowering SS or having a judge grant a step down SS, when attempting it on your own? Any advice to this would be appreciated.
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Originally posted by Baffled_Dad View PostHas anyone made the attempt in getting the proper forms to reduce SS and representing yourself? I'm sure it's probably wise to have your lawyer with you although it's the cost of having him there. I'm sure the percentages are real low in succeeding lowering SS or having a judge grant a step down SS, when attempting it on your own? Any advice to this would be appreciated.
There are many variables that affect the outcome of trying to change SS, regardless of whether you self-rep or lawyer-up.
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Originally posted by nogoingback View PostDo you have a review date written into your agreement? Was there an expectation that your spouse become self sufficient by a certain date? Is the spousal support compensatory or non-compensatory? How long were you married? Has your ex repartnered?
There are many variables that affect the outcome of trying to change SS, regardless of whether you self-rep or lawyer-up.
She also Has a $20/hr job with a vested pension.
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How long has it been?
What was your family income at the time of marriage?
What was her role/sacrifice during the marriage?
What is the custody arrangement?
What was her income at seperation time?
How much are you paying now?
What was her career path before the marriage?
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Originally posted by Links17 View PostHow long has it been?
What was your family income at the time of marriage?
What was her role/sacrifice during the marriage?
What is the custody arrangement?
What was her income at seperation time?
How much are you paying now?
What was her career path before the marriage?
Income based on $93,600 me, $33,000 her but that's not her true income based on her working a 40 hr work week. Her income should be $40 - $42K
Her role was a mother and a housewife working part time and full time 3 years before separation.
Joint custody at the time of separation for a 19 year old whose mow 24 and a 16 year old whose now 21. I pay no CS. All done!
I pay SS of $ $346/week, $1500/month, $18000/year
She is a unionized factory worker.
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Originally posted by arabian View PostAny major health concerns (before, during and after marriage ended)?
She got into a car accident in 2000 and had a C2C3 fusion but recovered and runs 5k-10k marathons as well as works out 4-6 a week and teaches aerobic
Really no major health concerns. She's very able bodied. I know she'd suffer headaches from time to time.
I suffer from PVC's, daily, and on going knee problems but I still go to work and function every day.
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How many years were you married?
Do you exchange financials (NOA's) every year?
Was there no end-date or mention of material change of circumstances or retirement in the separation agreement?
A change of material circumstance could be that there are no longer children of the marriage (when was that).
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Originally posted by arabian View PostHow many years were you married?
Do you exchange financials (NOA's) every year?
Was there no end-date or mention of material change of circumstances or retirement in the separation agreement?
A change of material circumstance could be that there are no longer children of the marriage (when was that).
Yes we're supposed to every year as per agreement but she hasn't produced hers. I asked but she never shows me. Mine are always ready in a file folder. I download them off CRA with the basic info.
No end date. I asked my lawyer for one but he said it will hard to get one. I do have change of circumstance. She was bought out of my retirement.
2013 was when I got a summary judgement to end child support.
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