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What circumstances would be enough to get a modification to my alimony payments?
Asked on Sep 12th, 2013 on Divorce - Utah
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I'm paying alimony to my ex, basically supporting her lifestyle. Which is fine, you get married, you get divorced, shit happens. But now she's engaged to another dude and he can support her. Is this enough to get a modification to the original spousal support agreement?
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In Arizona the spousal maintenance (alimony) would end when she marries. Unless the order of the court states that the spousal maintenance is non-modifiable, then it may be modified due to a change in circumstances.
Answered on Sep 17th, 2013 at 1:49 AM
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Her engagement is not enough. If they are living together, and your decree cuts off support upon cohabitation, it could be enough. You should consult an attorney to review all the facts and your decree.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2013 at 5:29 AM
Alimony terminates upon the marriage of your former wife to her boyfriend. Alimony can be terminated if your ex lives with her boyfriend without being married. Alimony can be modified based on changes in the financial circumstances of the parties. Your ability to pay may be diminished or your former wife's need for alimony may have decreased because she is making more money, or because she is being supported by someone else. The biggest problem with your current situation is that your former wife's circumstances can change. She could break up with her boyfriend.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 6:03 PM
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In Utah, unless the Decree provides otherwise, the law is that remarriage terminates alimony. So you probably just need to hang on until she remarries, but review your decree with a good divorce attorney to know your options.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 6:02 PM
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Diane L. Berger
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Probably her engagement is not. Living with him, marrying him those would be reasons for a termination of alimony.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 6:02 PM