What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Iowa
I was married for 17 yrs. to a doctor. We had 6 kids together. We've been divorced for 5 years. In the divorce, I was awarded alimony for 10 years based on the fact that I was educated and employable. I recently had a 4th major back surgery and my employment possibilities are now severely limited. I can not get disability because, during our marriage, I was a stay-at-home mom. Since then I was employed by a school district that did not pay into Social Security...they had their own plan. After that, I was self employed as a photographer. So, needless to say, I do not have the required work history to collect disability.
My question is...are my new circumstances and health issues grounds for modifying alimony? If so, can anyone suggest what might be a resonable request? BTW, I worked very hard at the beginning of our relationship in order for my husband to finish his education and become a doctor in the US (he's originally from Poland.)
Thanks so much for any help and suggestions.
I was married for 17 yrs. to a doctor. We had 6 kids together. We've been divorced for 5 years. In the divorce, I was awarded alimony for 10 years based on the fact that I was educated and employable. I recently had a 4th major back surgery and my employment possibilities are now severely limited. I can not get disability because, during our marriage, I was a stay-at-home mom. Since then I was employed by a school district that did not pay into Social Security...they had their own plan. After that, I was self employed as a photographer. So, needless to say, I do not have the required work history to collect disability.
My question is...are my new circumstances and health issues grounds for modifying alimony? If so, can anyone suggest what might be a resonable request? BTW, I worked very hard at the beginning of our relationship in order for my husband to finish his education and become a doctor in the US (he's originally from Poland.)
Thanks so much for any help and suggestions.