What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida.
Part of my mediation agreement says I can get alimony. I was married for 28 years and 30 by the time the divorce was final. The problem was my ex was not employed and dragged out not working, so as to not have to give me any alimony. We actually had a trial, whereby, I asked for alimony and the Judge denied me any. Since that time I have been forced to file bankrupty and will probably lose my residence. The Judge seemed quite impressed with my ex and his Mercedes. I now want to file a Contempt motion as there have been other issues that have not been solidified. I can't hire a lawyer, nor do I want one. If I file this on my own I am worried that the Judge will just dismiss me again as he has already done. I gave up 61% of my 401K and gave up my marital home so that I could count on alimony since I was a stay at home mom and do not have a strong earning power. Can I do this?
Part of my mediation agreement says I can get alimony. I was married for 28 years and 30 by the time the divorce was final. The problem was my ex was not employed and dragged out not working, so as to not have to give me any alimony. We actually had a trial, whereby, I asked for alimony and the Judge denied me any. Since that time I have been forced to file bankrupty and will probably lose my residence. The Judge seemed quite impressed with my ex and his Mercedes. I now want to file a Contempt motion as there have been other issues that have not been solidified. I can't hire a lawyer, nor do I want one. If I file this on my own I am worried that the Judge will just dismiss me again as he has already done. I gave up 61% of my 401K and gave up my marital home so that I could count on alimony since I was a stay at home mom and do not have a strong earning power. Can I do this?