sonnyglare
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Lorrain County, Ohio
My first wife and I were divorced in 1999. One of the provisions in our divorce decree was that "spousal support shall terminate upon the Husband's retirement." I will retire as of July 1, 2008. I have spoken with my ex-wife and she is co-operative and agreeable to the termination. This is a friendly relationship and she has found employment that exceeds anything I will have with social security and my small pension. I do not plan to request support from her.
I am told by the office of the common pleas court that I must file a motion through an attorney at a cost that they estimate at $500 or above. They also tell me that I can file my own motion without an attorney for court costs estimated at under $100. I have agreed with my ex-wife to pay whatever costs are involved but, naturally, I would like to reduce the cost.
My question...since this is a provision of the divorce decree and both parties are in agreement, is there not a simpler way to do this? I can certainly prepare a motion if I can find the correct form or format to do it.
Cheers,
Sonnyglae
My first wife and I were divorced in 1999. One of the provisions in our divorce decree was that "spousal support shall terminate upon the Husband's retirement." I will retire as of July 1, 2008. I have spoken with my ex-wife and she is co-operative and agreeable to the termination. This is a friendly relationship and she has found employment that exceeds anything I will have with social security and my small pension. I do not plan to request support from her.
I am told by the office of the common pleas court that I must file a motion through an attorney at a cost that they estimate at $500 or above. They also tell me that I can file my own motion without an attorney for court costs estimated at under $100. I have agreed with my ex-wife to pay whatever costs are involved but, naturally, I would like to reduce the cost.
My question...since this is a provision of the divorce decree and both parties are in agreement, is there not a simpler way to do this? I can certainly prepare a motion if I can find the correct form or format to do it.
Cheers,
Sonnyglae
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