In 1977 my brother married...wife had a good job...they had 2 sons. In 1994 his wife decides to quit her job...then in 1995 she decides to divorce him. Child support was awarded, $800.00 a month rightfully so.
During this time she alledged a phobia and fought with disability and in the end was rewarded with a permanent disability and has never worked again.
His oldest son turned 21...his child support payment for him turned into spousal support..now he paid $880.00 a month.
In 2006 his youngest son turned 21all funds went to spousal support for $925.00 a month.
My brother has lived in city housing driving a run down vehicle while she owns a home and drives a brand new car!
So be it...my brother and the govt continue taking care of her....
By 2010 my brothers health was suffering...majorly due to stress and financial issues. His doctor put him on a short term disability that 6 months later became permanent.
The FRO continued to be paid her support through the insurance company her full amount even though his income had lowered substantially!
He has no money for lawyers and courts so he had no options but to accept whatever her lawyers thought duable!
My family had enough and jan 2013 took him to a lawyer and told her we wanted his case to be brought before a judge in hopes that her support would be lowered due to the many years she had been receiving it and to the major decrease in his income. After giving this lawyer $3,000.00 the end result was a mediator that suggested to the ex wives lawyer that she agree to $500.00 a month now...due to the history here.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME! It was the ex wifes decision!
No brainer that she declined and now the lawyer told us it would be anothet $8,000.00 at least to take this case in front of a judge .Criminal!
To date...his ins benefits were lowered and the ins company lowered what they paid the FRO for her..she went to her MP and last week back to back my brother received letters from the FRO and the Dept of Justice that he is in the rears and his disability pension is going to be garnisheed! REALLY!
When is enough....Enough!
Apparently justice only goes for whoever has the means and income for lawyers!
I hope his ex wife sleeps well at night!
To all of you....
You have been spotted!