The following is an alimony modification case. The substantial change of circumstances necessary to modify an alimony award must bear on either the payee spouse’s need for alimony or the payor spouse’s ability to pay it. When the payee spouse’s need decreases significantly, alimony should ordinarily be modified downward even if the payor spouse has […]
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Downward Modification Of Alimony vs. Suspension Of Obligation To Pay
If you are paying permanent alimony to a former spouse, you should be aware of the grounds for seeking a court order reducing your obligation versus the suspension of your obligation. Generally, a payor of alimony is entitled to a reduction in alimony payments if there has been a substantial change in his or her […]