deecopperpot
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FL
After 18 months of mediation, appearing before a magistrate for a 3 hour proceeding, and then being appealed by the ex wife to be heard before the Judge for more alimony.....MY FIANCE WON!!!! He presented his case pro se in all situations. She was also denied payment of her legal fees which were very high. They were married 12 yrs with no children but she was awarded $1,500 a month, modifiable as he wanted out. So this is fine and now he is planning on filing a motion to reimburse himself for his legal fees which included a manuscript of the Magistrate proceedings. He is waiting for the Judge to send the final decision in order to file his motion. Question...if you represent yourself is it your responsibility to write the decision up or does the judge do it? It has been two weeks.
Our next step is to retire as then the alimony will go away as she will receive SS. For all of you out there paying good luck and don't give up. For those receiving....PUT ON YOUR BIG GIRL PANTIES AND GET A FULL TIME JOB!
After 18 months of mediation, appearing before a magistrate for a 3 hour proceeding, and then being appealed by the ex wife to be heard before the Judge for more alimony.....MY FIANCE WON!!!! He presented his case pro se in all situations. She was also denied payment of her legal fees which were very high. They were married 12 yrs with no children but she was awarded $1,500 a month, modifiable as he wanted out. So this is fine and now he is planning on filing a motion to reimburse himself for his legal fees which included a manuscript of the Magistrate proceedings. He is waiting for the Judge to send the final decision in order to file his motion. Question...if you represent yourself is it your responsibility to write the decision up or does the judge do it? It has been two weeks.
Our next step is to retire as then the alimony will go away as she will receive SS. For all of you out there paying good luck and don't give up. For those receiving....PUT ON YOUR BIG GIRL PANTIES AND GET A FULL TIME JOB!