How Do I Get Alimony Payments Lowered if My Income is Lower in California?
Full Question:
000000000000 My husband was in a 32 year long term marriage in CA and was ordered 6 years ago to pay $1500 per month alimony. At the time we made @ $200,000 per year, and now make @ $140,000. What are the chances of getting the alimony reduced based on our current reduction in income?
12/05/2009 |
Category: Divorce ยป Modification |
State: California |
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Answer:
When a divorce decree is issued by a court, that court retains jurisdiction to modify its order. A court may grant a motion for a modification of a divorce decree when the parties consent to the modification or when a significant change of circumstances justifies the modification. If any factor used in determining spousal support changes, such as a change in income or remarriage, modification may be available. It will be a matter of subjective determination for the court based on all the facts and circumstances involved.
Please see the following CA statutes:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=fam&group=03001-04000&file=3650-3654
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=fam&group=03001-04000&file=3660-3668
