http://oregondivorceblog.com/wordpress/2009/04/modification-of-spousal-support-part-1-a-few-thoughts/ Divorce and Family Law information from Stephens Margolin P.C. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:24:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://oregondivorceblog.com/wordpress/2009/04/modification-of-spousal-support-part-1-a-few-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-19444 admin Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:07:44 +0000 http://oregondivorceblog.com/wordpress/?p=404#comment-19444 It is almost impossible to determine wether a modificaiton of a support award is modifiable without a close read of the judgment that created the award. It is important to note that a party cannot ask for an extension/modification of a support award after the obligation to pay the award has ended. In order to extend an award of support, the party asking for the extension must show that there has been a substantial and unanticipated change in circumstances since the award was ordered. It is unclear, based upon your stated facts, whether this has occurred in your case. I suggest that you have a consultation with a qualified attorney. It is almost impossible to determine wether a modificaiton of a support award is modifiable without a close read of the judgment that created the award. It is important to note that a party cannot ask for an extension/modification of a support award after the obligation to pay the award has ended. In order to extend an award of support, the party asking for the extension must show that there has been a substantial and unanticipated change in circumstances since the award was ordered. It is unclear, based upon your stated facts, whether this has occurred in your case. I suggest that you have a consultation with a qualified attorney.

]]> http://oregondivorceblog.com/wordpress/2009/04/modification-of-spousal-support-part-1-a-few-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-19321 Deborah Zulauf Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:16:45 +0000 http://oregondivorceblog.com/wordpress/?p=404#comment-19321 Re: Modification/extension of Spousal Support. My ex-husband and I were married and divorced in WA. Our parenting plan stipulated that our daughter would spend alternate weeks with us. I was awarded $1500/mo for child support and $3500/mo for spousal support, to end when our daughter turned 18, which is June 1st. When we all moved to OR, he transferred jurisdiction to OR. I am a teacher. I stopped teaching when our daughter was born. In Bend many teachers are out of work, it's even difficult to get a job as a substitute. In addition, I require further coursework to get OR certification as there is no reciprocity with WA. My ex is a radiologist. Would it be reasonable to ask for a continuation of support? Thank you Re: Modification/extension of Spousal Support.
My ex-husband and I were married and divorced in WA.
Our parenting plan stipulated that our daughter would spend alternate weeks with us.
I was awarded $1500/mo for child support and $3500/mo for spousal support, to end when our daughter turned 18, which is June 1st.
When we all moved to OR, he transferred jurisdiction to OR.
I am a teacher. I stopped teaching when our daughter was born.
In Bend many teachers are out of work, it’s even difficult to get a job as a substitute.
In addition, I require further coursework to get OR certification as there is no reciprocity with WA.
My ex is a radiologist.
Would it be reasonable to ask for a continuation of support?
Thank you

]]> http://oregondivorceblog.com/wordpress/2009/04/modification-of-spousal-support-part-1-a-few-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-16389 Modifying Spousal Support | THE OREGON DIVORCE BLOG Fri, 17 Dec 2010 19:28:25 +0000 http://oregondivorceblog.com/wordpress/?p=404#comment-16389 [...] for a more thorough analysis see our previous posts on the subject ( spousal support modification part 1, part 2, and part 3) on this subject, but a summary is [...] [...] for a more thorough analysis see our previous posts on the subject ( spousal support modification part 1, part 2, and part 3) on this subject, but a summary is [...]

]]> http://oregondivorceblog.com/wordpress/2009/04/modification-of-spousal-support-part-1-a-few-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-6960 admin Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:23:32 +0000 http://oregondivorceblog.com/wordpress/?p=404#comment-6960 Nick: You should talk to an experienced family law lawyer ASAP. The court can only modify support back to the date you request and serve the modification, so the arrears will continue to climb unless you take some action. Nick: You should talk to an experienced family law lawyer ASAP. The court can only modify support back to the date you request and serve the modification, so the arrears will continue to climb unless you take some action.

]]> http://oregondivorceblog.com/wordpress/2009/04/modification-of-spousal-support-part-1-a-few-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-6954 Nick Christmas III Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:33:31 +0000 http://oregondivorceblog.com/wordpress/?p=404#comment-6954 I divorced in 1997 a 30 year marriage. My spouse was awarded 1,000 a month indefinitely or until modified by the court plus 47% of CSRS retirement. I retired Jan 2009 (41 years of service). She receives $1,700 a month and I recently divorced after a 10 marriage and have 2 children. I can no longer afford the 1,000 a month plus th $1,700 a month. I'm almost $10,ooo in arrears and need to stop the spousal support immediately. I haven't a lot for attorney's fees. Is there something I can do to modify the support without running up a large legal bill? I owe $6, 000 in legal fees from my second divorce. I'm on a fixed income and suffering to pay child support and meet the necessities. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks Much! I divorced in 1997 a 30 year marriage. My spouse was awarded 1,000 a month indefinitely or until modified by the court plus 47% of CSRS retirement. I retired Jan 2009 (41 years of service). She receives $1,700 a month and I recently divorced after a 10 marriage and have 2 children. I can no longer afford the 1,000 a month plus th $1,700 a month. I’m almost $10,ooo in arrears and need to stop the spousal support immediately. I haven’t a lot for attorney’s fees. Is there something I can do to modify the support without running up a large legal bill? I owe $6, 000 in legal fees from my second divorce. I’m on a fixed income and suffering to pay child support and meet the necessities. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks Much!

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