By way of background, the parties separated in October 2010 after an 11 year common law relationship. They resolved their issues after a lengthy court battle. The wife was granted, by way of Hon. Gauthier‘s order of November 19, 2014, spousal support in the amount of $1,597 per month. Upon retirement at less than 60 years old, the husband commenced a variation proceeding of the spousal support order claiming material change in circumstances due to reduction in income and requesting…
Financial Disclosure – Child Support, Spousal Support and Division of Assets
When representing parties in issues relating to child support, spousal support and Division of assets, parties are required to exchange to each other full and financial disclosure. Failure to do so in a timely manner causes unnecessary delay and cost in resolving the issues. Rule 13 of the Family Law Rules covers the process of financial disclosure in family law proceedings. The rule generally describes the forms to be used for particular issues and the level of disclosure needed. When…