Can I reduce the amount of alimony if my ex has inherented a large sum of money and purchased her own home.

This would certainly constitute a material change in circumstances which could allow you to revisit the spousal support issue.  But it will depend on what court order says, some support is modifiable and some is not.  If the support was agreed upon in a property settlement agreement, sometimes it is for a set amount for a set duration and it may be impossible to alter that, unless the agreement itself says it is modifiable.  If the support was awarded by the court, whether for a set duration or indefinitely, then the court can revisit its own ruling and recalculate the amount of support, if the judge determines that it would be the fairest thing to do. This answer is given in accordance with the laws of Virginia and may not be applicable in any other state.  It should not be construed as legal advice, as that would require a more thorough analysis of all of the facts involved in a specific case.  If you need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact my office for a consultation. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.