Thwarted $100,000 Retroactive Alimony & Child Support Claim

Post-divorce court orders are exactly that: orders from the court to meet certain obligations. Paying child support and spousal maintenance (alimony) is such an order. Falling behind on those payments can lead to more legal trouble.

Our client fell behind on court-ordered payments to his ex-wife after his finances took a sudden bad turn. As he struggled to recover, his ex came after him seeking more than $100,000 in retroactive child and spousal support. Our client never intended to dodge his financial obligations. However, he retained our services because he knew such a setback could wipe him out. 

This is where Robinson & Henry’s Family Law expertise came in. Our attorney showed the court the ex-wife’s request was made in error. She sought retroactive child support and alimony under C.R.C.P Rule 16.2(e) (10), which only covers the statute of limitations on property division — not child and spousal support. It was a crucial distinction the ex-wife’s attorney had failed to catch. The court dismissed the request, and our client breathed a sigh of relief.

This ruling saved our client from a potential six-figure financial blow and protected his ability to continue meeting his ongoing support obligations.