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A prima facie showing of changed circumstances must be made before a court will order discovery of an ex-spouse’s financial status

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April 2, 2012 at 2:45 pm

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Both parties are required to provide updated financial disclosure statements prior to any modification of support

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March 27, 2012 at 6:53 pm

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The court must make specific findings on the evidence regarding the factors relevant to an award of alimony

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March 27, 2012 at 6:52 pm

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When imputing income, trial courts first consider the parent’s potential employment and earning capacity using the parent’s work history, occupational qualifications, educational background, and prevailing job opportunities in the region

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March 27, 2012 at 1:13 pm

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After the termination of the marriage, a dependent spouse is not entitled to the good fortune or economic fruits of increased income or assets of the ex-spouse

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March 27, 2012 at 1:03 pm

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Discovery is not automatically available for post-judgment motions

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March 27, 2012 at 1:00 pm

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If a paramour resides in the home without contributing toward the purchase of food or the payment of normal household bills, it may be reasonable to infer that a wife’s alimony is being used for the benefit of the paramour

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March 26, 2012 at 5:47 pm

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Once a prima facie case of cohabitation is established, a rebuttable presumption is created

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March 23, 2012 at 10:40 am

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When seeking to modify alimony, a ground for changed circumstances is an illness or disability

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March 21, 2012 at 10:24 am

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Where plaintiff’s pension has been equitably distributed, it is error for a judge to consider the pension in calculating the alimony obligation

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March 21, 2012 at 10:21 am

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