Originally Posted by
paintmadman
Yes, I was thinking that might be the case, it's too old. She is definitely healthier now, she is holding down a full time job. An update VOC EVAL is going to cost me but it may be well worth it.
That is good news about basing her income on California. That I always wondered about. Initially when the judge imputed income it was $10/hr. Her earning capacity is at least $25 to $30 entry level. It may have been because the judge felt she was still "clinically depressed" or partially because she moved to a new state, I don't know. My attorney never questioned it and it made little difference in the permanent alimony. It had the effect that once she did get a part time job, it did not reduce the alimony at all. I recall that my attorney said they had a conference without me present about permanent support. I was in the courthouse waiting for my attorney and she failed to come get me. It's not that big a place, she simply didn't look for me, the clueless one. I always sit right next to the dept door now. I learned that lesson quick.
I am still anxiously waiting for the Responsive Declaration and Request for Production of Documents. That should give me a clue as to how hard headed they are going to be. The ex traveled from S.C. to St. Louis with BF in tow to attend T-day dinner with family. Hard to defend against cohabitation with that kind of exposure. I am still hopeful they will stipulate cohabitation. But then they will have all kinds of reasons why I should still keep paying. The guy is probably "clinically depressed" also :) or at least subnormal IQ (now, that's not nice). I expect they will delay in any way they can and try to continue the proceedings forever. Each time though, my ex will pay attorney fees, thereby accomplishing one of my missions, to wear her down.
The deadline for her response is Dec. 10. I can hardly wait. Keep you posted.