Modifying Alimony
In the state of Florida, any form of alimony that is payable over time is subject to possible modification. If you went to court for a divorce but have had a change in life circumstance, you may be allowed to modify your alimony payments.
The following elements may be considered a case to modify alimony:
- Remarriage
- Recipient spouse in a supportive relationship, like co-inhabiting a home with new boyfriend/ girlfriend
- Substantial and permanent change in payor’s income
- Substantial and permanent change in recipient spouse’s income
- Retirement (early or voluntary retirement may not justify reduction)
- Inheritance or significant gift
- Children moving out of the house
- Change in education pursuit by payor or recipient as an effort to improve economic position