AboutDan Bachert Expertise I can respond to questions pertaining to Florida Family Law within the specific areas of Divorce, Child Custody, Child Timesharing, Alimony and Child Support Enforcement/Modification, Equitable distribution, and Inter Family Adoptions.
Experience Actively practicing Family law in the Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties for the past eleven years.
Organizations Florida Bar, Family Law Section of Florida Bar, Palm Beach County Bar Association, BNI
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University; Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas School of Law
Question Since my divorce two years ago, my financial situation has changed drastically. I inherited my moms house with a debt from a reverse mortg.that I'm having trouble financing. Recently retired,has left me with very little. Can I apply for a reduction in alimony payments?
Answer Hi Johnny, simply not enough information to properly answer your question. If you voluntarily increased your debt while at the same time voluntarily reducing your income then there is little chance that any request for reduced alimony would be granted. However, a large part of your answer depends upon the current situation of you former spouse. Alimony is always based upon the obligors ability to pay and the receivers need.
I hope this information was helpful to you.
This answer is based solely on the information you have provided in your question and as always, I would advise that you arrange for an in person consultation with an attorney from my firm or another Family Law attorney familiar with Florida Family Law who can analyze the specific facts and circumstances of the case more closely to better advise you.
Sincerely,
Daniel Bachert, Esq.
The Bachert Law Firm, P.A.
330 Clematis Street, Suite 222
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
(561) 653-3951
