Can You Modify Your Alimony Order?
2020 has brought financial struggles for many people - whether you lost your job, were furloughed and fell behind on your bills, had to close a business, or faced medical bills and other circumstances that created hardship. When this happens, you might be tempted to postpone or stop certain payments that do not seem necessary, and alimony payments might be one. However, you should never simply stop paying alimony. This is a violation of a court order, and it can have serious consequences. Being unemployed is not a justification to violate a court order - instead, you need to follow the proper avenues to request a modification of your alimony order. Proving Change of Circumstances In order for spouses to get an alimony order reduced or terminated, they must show…