Modification of Spousal Support
Changing Spousal Support Agreements
Spousal support is awarded in a
divorce based on many different factors regarding the relationship, including
- How long the couple was married
- Each spouse's income, assets and debts
- Each spouse's future earning potential
- The age and health of each spouse
- Which spouse has primary custody of any minor children
- The ability of a dependent spouse to become employed
- Each spouse's contribution to the marriage
The court prefers that couples work out their own agreements regarding alimony,
child support and other divorce issues. When there are conflicts that can't be resolved,
the court will issue its own orders regarding the settlement. Modifications
of a support agreement must be approved by the court, and are only granted
when there has been a change in circumstances, including financial conditions,
an illness or injury and remarriage.
A divorce attorney should be consulted if you are considering a modification
to your spousal support agreement. The Graves Law Firm is a trusted family
law firm that provides legal advice and representation to clients seeking
support modifications. The firm has many years of experience helping clients
with divorce matters, and can discuss all of your legal options.
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Do you want to change a spousal support agreement? Modifying support agreements
is best accomplished with the knowledge and help of a skilled family lawyer.
The firm knows that conditions can change in a person's life that
warrant support modifications, and can discuss how the modification process works.
Contact a Pasadena & Beverly Hills divorce attorney for compassionate legal counsel and representation if you are seeking a
modification to an alimony agreement.