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wiwildflower
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Wisconsin-My father was married to his second wife for over 10 years, and they have been divorced at least 12. She was awarded spousal support, the house, and shortly after the divorce was granted, she went on SS disability. My question is this: 12 yrs. have gone by, she has 2 adult children working full-time and still living at home, my father is 72 yo and wants to retire, but can't afford to while paying her support. He lives in a trailer, has an 8 yr old vehicle, and does not make a lot of money. He is on his 2nd lawyer (the 1st, who handled the divorce, would only say "her lawyer is a tough guy"), and so far all that's happened in the last year is letters back and forth between the lawyers. I think that she is just dragging it out for as long as she can get the higher payments. Is there any hope that the WI courts will reduce this? He has been told to retire and then go to court to reduce the $$, but he is afraid to for fear that it won't be reduced and be out a job. I also saw in a previous post a gentleman that said his heirs may be liable for support after his death??? Am I facing a similar fate, and don't even know it? If anyone has had any experience with type of case, or is going through something similar, I would appreciate any input. I hate seeing my father working himself to death for a woman who obviously could care less about him. Goodness, he was only monetarily responsible for his kids 'til they were 18. I realize that this is not "brief", but how many of these situations can be covered in a thumbnail sketch?
Wiwildflower
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