As for the trial court's factual findings, the appellate court reviews the record to determine if they are supported by competent, substantial evidence. See Golson v. Golson, 207 So. 3d 321, 325 (Fla. 5th DCA 2016) (citing Jarrard, 157 So. 3d at 337 ). A may petition for a modification of alimony based upon a change in circumstances or financial ability of either party.
As for the trial court's factual findings, the appellate court reviews the record to determine if they are supported by competent, substantial evidence. See Golson v. Golson, 207 So.3d 321, 325 (Fla. 5th DCA 2016) (citing Jarrard, 157 So.3d at 337).
Further, the marital settlement agreement was devoid of any language requiring the wife to obtain full-time employment as a teacher. SeeJudy v. Judy , 291 So. 3d 651, 654 (Fla. 2d DCA 2020) (finding that the marital settlement agreement did not contemplate the wife seeking employment where it was "devoid of any language requiring her to obtain employment and/or support herself"); cf.Golson v. Golson , 207 So. 3d 321, 325 (Fla. 5th DCA 2016) (finding parties intended wife would return to work as a teacher based on language in parties’ addendum, which was incorporated into the final judgment). Although the wife points to evidence and testimony which she claims demonstrate that the parties contemplated her return to work, "[t]he trial court, as trier of fact, resolved inconsistencies in testimony concerning ... the intent of the parties," and "[t]here was substantial competent evidence on which to base the finding ...."
Father concluded that the alleged fraud injured the court and the child.E.g., Golson v. Golson, 207 So.3d 321, 327 (Fla. 5th DCA 2016) ("It is a well-established principle that parents cannot contract away their child's right to support, nor can one parent waive the child's right by acquiescing in the other parent's non-payment." (citing Green v. Horne, 421 So.2d 788, 789 (Fla. 1st DCA 1982) ) ).