Portland, OR asked in Family Law for Oregon

Q: How to request a new spousal support hearing after the ex husband committed perjury (she has legal proof)

His lies reduced her spousal support ( which in reality was the amount the previous Judge decided ( she is older and her ex stole a lot money from her again, with proof since a forensic accountant was hired and so it was revealed in Court ) but she got, I understand, a really weird Judge who first gave her attorney orders to get papers for her to get pay the legal expenses and then without any warning decided not to approve it.

She won the case, he was found in contempt of court for the 4th time.

So she is now in debt and it worries all of us, while that worthless man works in Hollywood and continues to lie. We told her to try to get an attorney but she is afraid she will end getting in further debt. Is there anything anyone of us can do? Many thanks for your time.

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1 Lawyer Answer
Vincent J. Bernabei
Vincent J. Bernabei
Answered
  • Beaverton, OR
  • Licensed in Oregon

A: You can provide support and encouragement and perhaps even financial assistance, but it is up to the woman to pursue her case and enforce her support award. She, not you, should contact a family law attorney in her area to determine her best course of action.

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