Can alimony be modified or terminated?
It depends. In a marital dissolution agreement, the parties
may agree to make alimony non-modifiable, or modifiable only under certain
specified circumstances. If the court orders alimony, whether that order can be
modified depends on the type of alimony awarded and other terms that the court
spells out. In order for alimony in futuro to be modified, the court will
require a material change of circumstances. If the person receiving support
lives with a "friend," this creates a rebuttable presumption that
alimony can be reduced or eliminated. Be aware that these decisions can affect
the tax treatment of alimony.
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