QUESTION
If I get a part-time job, can my ex-wife reopen the settlement and try to claim some of my part-time income?
Asked on Nov 19th, 2014 on Divorce - Oregon
More details to this question:
Our divorce has been final since June 30, 2014. My ex-wife and I negotiated a 50-50 settlement, to which she and I agreed. It was finalized by the Judge. I borrowed $ 90,000.00 (home equity loan) for her half so I could continue to live in the house. She also get 50% of my pension ($ 900.00/month). Since I now have an additional $ 562.00 payment for the loan and $ 900.00 less of my pension each month, I'm thinking seriously about getting a part-time job to supplement my needs each month.
1 ANSWER
I would be really surprised if the Court would allow your ex to re-open the dissolution judgment to increase spousal support just because you got a part-time job. It sounds like she got $90,000 out of the settlement plus the $900 per month from your pension which is quite a bit. While I have obviously not read your stipulated judgment for dissolution, unless there is a specific provision in that document allowing for modification under specific circumstances (like a part-time job for you), the Court should treat the agreement as a done deal that is not subject to change.
Answered on Nov 21st, 2014 at 1:21 PM