A job loss can sometimes reduce your spousal support obligations depending upon the circumstances. If the recipient spouse is not in agreement that the job loss should reduce spousal support, then you must convince the court that a change is reasonable in light of your current financial circumstances.

Do you still have to pay alimony if your ex remarries?

Yes. The obligation to pay future alimony ends when the supported spouse remarries. If the obligor spouse pays alimony without knowing ex remarried, he or she can ask a court for termination and reimbursement. The obligation to pay future alimony ends automatically upon the date of the dependent spouse’s remarriage.

What happens if you don’t pay spousal maintenance?

Unfortunately, until a spousal support order is modified in court, the payor, or paying spouse, will have to keep making payments. Not paying your spousal support may result in the court charging you with Contempt of Court, which is a serious charge that can result in jail time.

Can’t afford to pay alimony?

You might qualify for a variety of financial assistance through local, state, and/or federal programs, which in turn, may allow you to continue paying spousal support. If you find that you simply can’t afford alimony, and you can’t reach an agreement with your ex, you’ll need to ask a court for help.

Can a payor ask a court to reduce alimony?

The most common reason a payor spouse asks the court to reduce alimony or end paying alimony is that of losing a job. Your ability to pay played a big role in determining your initial alimony payments. If you’ve lost your ability to pay then you have a good chance of reducing your alimony.

Can a job loss cause an alimony reduction?

Your ability to pay played a big role in determining your initial alimony payments. If you’ve lost your ability to pay then you have a good chance of reducing your alimony. Corporate downsizing is a common reason for job loss requiring alimony modification.

How to get an ex spouse to stop paying alimony?

A new marriage will usually allow the payments to come to an end, so keep track of what your ex-spouse is up to when it comes to their relationships. Keep tabs on them via social media and through friends. Make sure you are aware of when these life changes occur so you can get those alimony payments to cease.

When to file motion to reduce or terminate alimony?

1. What happens when a payor/spouse becomes disabled and he is no longer financially able to pay his alimony payments? If you can’t work the same job and if make the same income that you used earn, then you can file a motion to reduce/terminate your alimony payments because of illness or disability.