{"id":83,"count":1,"description":"Spousal support modification<\/strong> has to do with spousal support; also known as alimony or maintenance, is a court-ordered payment that one spouse makes to the other after a divorce. The amount and duration of spousal support is determined by a court order or a written agreement between the parties. However, circumstances may change after the divorce, and the spousal support order may no longer be appropriate or fair.\r\n\r\nIf there has been a significant change in circumstances since the spousal support order was issued, such as a job loss, a change in income, or a serious health issue, either spouse can request a modification of the spousal support order. A modification may increase or decrease the amount of spousal support, or terminate it altogether.\r\n\r\nIn order to obtain a spousal support modification, the requesting spouse must demonstrate a substantial and continuing change in circumstances that was not anticipated at the time the original spousal support order was issued. This could include a change in the paying spouse's income or ability to pay, a change in the receiving spouse's financial needs, or a change in the health or employment status of either spouse.\r\n\r\nTo modify a spousal support order, the requesting spouse must file a motion with the court and provide evidence of the change in circumstances. The other spouse will have the opportunity to respond and provide their own evidence. 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