First Post for me.
I am wanting to go back to court to reduce considerably or eliminate spousal support. Guilt of reducing the kids household income has prevented me from trying for many years. Time has come to overcome guilt and look after myself as well.
I tend to think in bullet points and as such have outlined my situation below. What do you all think the outcome might be if I go back to court and ask to lower or eliminate.
Married 1990
Separated 2001
3 Children (now 16, 15, 10)
First court order 2001 ($1,900/month child + $2,500/month spousal).
Second court order 2005 ($1,520/child + $980/month spousal).
Second order states "Spousal Support shall be open for review anytime after Sept 1 2005".
Signed over house 100% in her name in 2005.
I had several debts including a Rev Canada debt of $80,000 and filed for bankruptcy in March 2008. Received release December 2008.
I make approx $98,000/year.
Net income is around $1,900/month after all deductions including both support.
Ex-Wife monthly net is $2,500 from me plus her fulltime job income.
Ex-Wife was not working at time of separation or divorce.
Ex-Wife has been working full time for about 5 to 6 years now. Steady work, solid future. Income probably around $12 to $13 hour.
Ex-Wife has bought a 2005 mini van last year.
I drive 6 hours each way every second weekend to be with my kids. Stay in hotel and weekends cost me about $500 each time.
Obviously always complains she is broke.
She is not in a relationship.
I am, and live wife girlfriend who makes a good income.
Two step kids that live with us.
I probably cannot afford a lawyer and will self-represent. I am smart, articulate and can probably hold my own in court.
Any opinions? Could I win? Could I get an opposite judgment and pay more?
Thanks everyone.
I am wanting to go back to court to reduce considerably or eliminate spousal support. Guilt of reducing the kids household income has prevented me from trying for many years. Time has come to overcome guilt and look after myself as well.
I tend to think in bullet points and as such have outlined my situation below. What do you all think the outcome might be if I go back to court and ask to lower or eliminate.
Married 1990
Separated 2001
3 Children (now 16, 15, 10)
First court order 2001 ($1,900/month child + $2,500/month spousal).
Second court order 2005 ($1,520/child + $980/month spousal).
Second order states "Spousal Support shall be open for review anytime after Sept 1 2005".
Signed over house 100% in her name in 2005.
I had several debts including a Rev Canada debt of $80,000 and filed for bankruptcy in March 2008. Received release December 2008.
I make approx $98,000/year.
Net income is around $1,900/month after all deductions including both support.
Ex-Wife monthly net is $2,500 from me plus her fulltime job income.
Ex-Wife was not working at time of separation or divorce.
Ex-Wife has been working full time for about 5 to 6 years now. Steady work, solid future. Income probably around $12 to $13 hour.
Ex-Wife has bought a 2005 mini van last year.
I drive 6 hours each way every second weekend to be with my kids. Stay in hotel and weekends cost me about $500 each time.
Obviously always complains she is broke.
She is not in a relationship.
I am, and live wife girlfriend who makes a good income.
Two step kids that live with us.
I probably cannot afford a lawyer and will self-represent. I am smart, articulate and can probably hold my own in court.
Any opinions? Could I win? Could I get an opposite judgment and pay more?
Thanks everyone.
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