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I went on disability 6 months into my divorce. I will be on this long term. Why is the judge awarding 1/2 my payment to my ex?
Durham, NC
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Posted 7 months ago in Alimony
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I have been paying alimony for 3 years. It was set to end on the third year. I have since been told that there was a temp order put in. That the alimony could be ongoing. If I was working I could understand, but come on. My ex has a college degree. I do not. She and her attorney use my daughters asbergers syndrom as a special needs. She is in public school. This is frustrating. I think she could find a career in 3 years? I receive 3100 per month and pay 1438 in alimony and support and legal fees for her attorney. Does this seem right?
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Ronald Anthony Sarno
This attorney is licensed in New Jersey and 1 other state.
Posted 7 months ago.
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If your ex got an extension it appears to be based on convincing the court that she has special needs with your daughter, but that refers to child support NOT alimony. This is a case where you need a family lawyer to fight your battle. Your lower income is only one factor used in determining the continuation of alimony.
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