Post Divorce Alimony Modification Attorneys Serving DuPage County, IL
Many family law court orders may be modified if there is a valid reason for the change. Spousal support is one of the orders that may be modified in certain circumstances. Whether spousal support was granted as temporary, rehabilitative, or long-term maintenance, it may be possible to modify the order. If the party receiving any type of spousal support remarries or lives with a new partner in a continuing conjugal relationship, the support will typically be terminated. It is advisable to work with an attorney if you wish to modify spousal support, because the burden lies with you to prove that the change is necessary.
The Wheaton spousal support modification attorneys at Andrew Cores Family Law Group assist Illinois residents who are seeking to modify spousal support or who are looking to put other types of post-divorce modifications in place. We are experienced Illinois divorce lawyers who have the financial knowledge to advocate for a reduction or increase in spousal support. Our experienced attorneys can provide you with representation for those who are seeking or contesting a modification.
Reasons You Can Modify Spousal Support Orders
Modification of a spousal support award is possible if one person's financial situation changes. The change must be substantial enough to warrant either a reduction or increase in payments. Some reasons you may request a modification of maintenance may include:
- A spouse losing a job or suffering another financial loss
- A spouse getting a higher paying job
- A change in the health of one spouse
Until the court approves a modification, the orders that are in place must be followed. A spouse will be required to continue making payments as ordered, and any past-due amounts must be paid off in full. However, if the court approves a modification, the changes may be retroactive to the date that the petition for modification was filed. Because of this, it is crucial to file a modification request as soon as possible after experiencing changes in circumstances.
You may seek the termination of a maintenance award when the party receiving any type of spousal support remarries or begins to cohabitate with another person in a conjugal relationship. If any spousal support payments were made after the date of a spouse's marriage or cohabitation, you may be reimbursed for these amounts.
Enforcement of Spousal Maintenance Orders
If you are not receiving court-ordered spousal support payments, we can assist you in petitioning the court for an order of enforcement. If necessary, we can ask the court to hold your former spouse in contempt for his or her failure to comply with the court's orders. We also represent individuals who have had unjust enforcement actions taken against them and need to defend against such proceedings.
Contact Our DuPage County Spousal Support Modification Lawyers
Please call our office at 630-407-1225 to schedule an appointment with our experienced attorneys and learn more about how we can assist with the modification of spousal maintenance orders. You may also contact us online. We have offices conveniently located in DuPage County and Kendall County.
