Alimony Modifications

In a divorce settlement, one spouse may be ordered to pay the other a set amount of money for a fixed amount of time. These payments are called alimony. In many cases, making alimony payments can significantly strain an individual’s finances.

In some instances, individuals may be able to successfully petition for alimony modifications. If you pay alimony to a former spouse and are now having financial difficulties, contact the Fort Lauderdale alimony lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., at 954-580-8080 today to discuss your situation.

When Can Alimony be Modified?

Usually, an individual will need a substantial reason for having his or her alimony agreement modified. That is, an individual who has experienced no significant change in his or her life circumstances will not be granted an alimony modification in most cases.

Substantial life changes may include:

• The payer’s loss of a job or source of income
• The payee’s gaining of a job or income
• The payee cohabitating with another person

In each of these cases, the individual filing for modification will need to prove that this substantial change will be long-term in nature. If it is only in the short term, then it may not qualify as being substantial. Additionally, it is important to note that alimony payments will usually end when the payee gets remarried.

Contact Us

Alimony modification may be difficult to obtain, but it is not impossible. If you or your former spouse has experienced a substantial change in circumstances that may qualify for an alimony modification, contact the Fort Lauderdale alimony attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., today at 954-580-8080 for a free consultation.