Can Spousal Maintenance Payments Be Modified After the Divorce Is Finalized?
Answer:
It depends on the award and the circumstances. The video distinguishes a completed lump-sum payment from an ongoing monthly obligation that may be reviewed for modification.
Whether spousal support can be modified depends in part on the form of the award. The video distinguishes maintenance paid upfront in a lump sum from an ongoing monthly obligation.
A monthly obligation may be subject to a modification request based on the relevant financial circumstances. Rugged Law can review the award and current facts to discuss whether a change is available.