What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I was married for 18 years. The ex had a lover she felt was more important than our marriage. That ended along with our marriage. She took half of the net assets as part of the mediated settlement in 2005.
I have primary physical custody of the two teens. One has turned 18, but is still in school. I now pay the ex child support only for the younger one (small as it is about 25% time sharing).
I pay spousal support, too. It has been a fixed amount since the divorce per the ex-spouse (or equivalent) software guidance.
THE DILEMMA:
She has been depressed these past few years. She is likely to be in a hospital soon. Her ability to work subsequently may be questionable. Her ability to support herself financially (with only the current spousal support ~$3,000/month) may be questionable.
Fair or not, is it possible or even likely that I might be subject to a modification order for more spousal support because of her condition (which was not related to anything I have responsibility or control over)?
I was married for 18 years. The ex had a lover she felt was more important than our marriage. That ended along with our marriage. She took half of the net assets as part of the mediated settlement in 2005.
I have primary physical custody of the two teens. One has turned 18, but is still in school. I now pay the ex child support only for the younger one (small as it is about 25% time sharing).
I pay spousal support, too. It has been a fixed amount since the divorce per the ex-spouse (or equivalent) software guidance.
THE DILEMMA:
She has been depressed these past few years. She is likely to be in a hospital soon. Her ability to work subsequently may be questionable. Her ability to support herself financially (with only the current spousal support ~$3,000/month) may be questionable.
Fair or not, is it possible or even likely that I might be subject to a modification order for more spousal support because of her condition (which was not related to anything I have responsibility or control over)?