Well....good and bad news regarding the court situation. Both appeals were denied by the Supreme Court.
Therefore, the other party is required to pay the alimony as determined by the lower court (good news)...but not nearly as much as we were requesting the court to order (bad news).
We also didn't get any help with Max's health insurance, extraordinary medical expenses, extensive legal fees, etc. So in some ways, I could be extremely disappointed...but really, what's the point? It was an extremely complicated case and it proved too difficult to illustrate all the various components. I am so relieved that it's over, and the court order of child support and alimony will provide some relief to our current situation.
The best news is that we can finally put this behind us. We still have some joint businesses and issues that need resolved. However, at least we can stop the never ending legal battle about the financial need for Maxwell's extensive care. Yes, we could certainly use a lot more support from the other party, but that was not going to help voluntarily. So at least the court recognized some of our need. It's something...and it's over.
Thank you for your support on this journey...it has been greatly appreciated. I know it's difficult to understand the complicated legal process and why we would to endure such a long battle. (Trust me, I asked myself that plenty of times!) But my family and I wanted to know that we at least tried everything we could to help with Max's current and future care.
Three years later...it's over...finally over.
{UPDATE} We now have to go back to the lower court to force the other party to make these payments.
18 comments:
Glad to hear that it's over. That IS good news. Now, hopefully the court's orders will be followed...
Terrific news !! For someone in the legal system he sure tried to get out of paying. Now he needs to follow the orders.
Love & Hugs to Mighty Max and Incredible Amy,
Carolyn in WV
Hugs and love to you and Max.
So glad to hear it's over for you. It is nice to 'hear' the peace in your post about it....and you and Max can move on! :)
I hope the rest of the legal manouverings go smoother and are much easier to settle...
Hugs
Jaye
Glad to hear the news.
While my heart is sick that the "other party" can get away with such hoorible behavior and our court system allows it, I am happy that you are at peace with it and can now plan out your and Max's future with a clearer path before you. I wish you well in the future business cases and heck, maybe you will get more out of that and it can help compensate this hearing.
you are in my continual prayers. I love you both
I am glad its over and my thoughts and prayers continue for you and Max.
Hugs,
Crystal and Eva
I can only imagine how relieved you must be to have this behind you now. Kudos to you for fighting until the end, even if the cards didn't fall the way you wanted. Now we just need to get him to pay!!! Ugh, is he EVER going to make things easier for you?! Like you don't have enough to worry about.
wow at least the main part is over ay how was the school thing
I'm sorry the Court didn't understand the enormity of Max's needs, but happy that it's finally over. I gather the other party has not made any of the alimony or child support payment ordered by the lower Court? If so, I hope the lower Court will require that the payments be made retroactively.
Wonderful, wonderful news! I am so happy for you and Maxwell. I guess there were no more rabbits to pull out of the hat.
I am not at all surprised that he isn't paying. It just reinforces that he is a deadbeat dad. I will never vote for anyone that his so called "consulting company" represents.
I was shocked when the Family Court judge ruled in his favor. I didn't think she would be let politics sway her but I was wrong. Fortunately, the Circuit and Supreme courts were objective.
Even though it wasn't as much as you and Max deserve, I'm glad the courts recognized the need for child support and alimony--and I'm glad you are so accepting of their decision and ready to move forward. I sure you will finally be relieved not to have to deal with this anymore. I hope the lower courts come through for you in making your ex pay.
Sheesh. I have a laundry list of words to use at and for the "other party" but instead I'll just say that I love you and i'm glad its almost over...now to force the !@#$%^$%#@#$ to pay!!!
I didn't get here to read until the update, and I was glad to read the top half, but when I got to that update line I just thought, "Oh man! haven't they been through enough???"
Oy...
Let's hope this part isn't as lengthy...
Take him to Judge Judy - I guarantee he will pay. Anyway, we hope for the best for you and adorable Max. God is at the helm.
Love,
Diane and Alex
Glad it is over for both of you. no one can blame you Amy for fighting 3 long and difficult years to get the very best deal you could for Max, its just a pity his father could not see it like you do.
Max is so very blessed to have a super mommy always there looking after his best interests x
I hope people can keep the heat on him here at home. I also hope you don't have to jump through too many more hoops to get Max what he needs.
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