If you file a petition to modify alimony will it temporarily stop alimony payments in the state of Florida?

Answer 1

NO. Alimony payments must continue until a new court order has been signed. The petition only serves to establish retroactivity of total amount due.

I know because my ex-husband was under an income deduction order. He decided to retire. He didn't notify the company or me which he was required to do. He also did not report to the federal government that the income deduction order was still in effect at the time of application.

He owes you total amount due up to the date of his filing of the petition. That is vested and due you.

The very first thing you should do when alimony payments stop after 15 days, file an Order to Show Cause why he should not be held in contempt, and jailed until he pays the "purge amount"and Notify him of court date. Your motion must contain a WARNING. You will have to look it up and be sure you put it in your motion. It is important and necessary. Look all this up for your county and follow it to the letter. Then stand guard over your attorney and make sure he does this. You have to know the rules of procedure and the law, case law that will "move the court" to give you what you ask for.

Don't let your attorney get away with anything. Don't leave anything up to him. Make sure you get a copy to approve BEFORE he files.

If you don't do all these things, then you might end up like me but I caught on and I do not intend to let anyone else take advantage of me....my ex, my attorney, his attorney, the judge....You can be sure they will if you let them.

I know these things because I am going through the experience. You have to know the law and follow the law to get what you need accomplished.

You determine your fate. Only you. Do whatever you have to do. Don't underestimate anyone concerned with your case. Do not leave it to someone else.