Does Your New York Spousal Support Order Need Modification?
A modification of a spousal support court order may be appropriate if circumstances have significantly changed for one or both spouses, such as one of the following scenarios:
- Remarriage
- Rise or fall in income due to promotion, layoff or medical condition
Normally, if the court has ordered long-term or "non-durational" spousal support, it is less likely to be modifiable without presenting compelling arguments to change it. At the family law offices of Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione, LLP, we represent individuals who are paying and individuals who are receiving spousal support in cases having to do with modification.
- Do you believe your spouse should pay more support because he or she has had a significant increase in income?
- Did you initially receive a short-term spousal support ward and you now need a longer term maintenance agreement?
- Do you believe you should be paying less in spousal support because you have suffered an injury that has left you unable to earn as much as you were making at the time of the divorce?
- Has the economic recession cost you your job or caused your long-time business to close — or has the mortgage market ruined your real estate business?
When Will Albany Area Family Courts Accept the Idea of Modification of Spousal Support?
In some cases it may be possible to bring about termination of spousal maintenance through compelling arguments. Sometimes a support order has a "terminating event" built in (such as remarriage of the other party, or retirement) and no return to court will be necessary unless the parties disagree.
Discuss your concerns about spousal support and grounds to make a modification (or contest a petition by your former husband or wife) with an experienced family law attorney. Our lawyers have more than 20 years of combined combined experience and are prepared to offer honest, practical advice and representation.
You don't risk anything by giving us a call to discuss modification of spousal support in New York. All of our clients receive a free initial consultation. To schedule yours, call 866-377-0285 or just contact our office online. We are ready to help.
