Modify Alimony

[martto922]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Jersey

I have read alimony that may be modified to do changed financial circumstances. I am currently in the process of a divorce (should be final end of Nov). My soon to be ex wife has her mother living with her now. Her mother is providing financial support for helping to pay monthly household bills. Soon to be ex is also receiving weekly monies for being a caregiver to her mother. Soon to be ex also refuses to look for full time work. Can these circumstances be considered when calculating alimony? Do they qualify for reduction?
Thank-you.

 

[ecmst12]

You are talking about modifying it AFTER it's been ordered. Your divorce isn't final yet so you are not needing modificiation, you're talking about the initial order. And the judge can take into account any factors he likes when determining an amount. It sounds like she IS working, taking care of her mother and being paid for it, so that's income for her.

 

[Bali Hai]

You are talking about modifying it AFTER it's been ordered. Your divorce isn't final yet so you are not needing modificiation, you're talking about the initial order. And the judge can take into account any factors he likes when determining an amount. It sounds like she IS working, taking care of her mother and being paid for it, so that's income for her.

And keep in mind that if you agree to pay the alimony rather than giving the issue to the judge to decide, you are agreeing to an obligation that will be very difficult, if not impossible to change in the future without explicit defining language in the agreement.

 

[martto922]

Thank-you for the information. Sounds like it is something to definitely bring to the judges attention for consideration.