What to do if you lose your job and have to pay alimony?
What to do if you lose your job and have to pay alimony?
“You’ve lost your job and you still are ordered by the court to pay alimony. What do you do? My name is Steve Kramer. I’m a Florida divorce attorney. And today we’re going to be talking about how to modify alimony. Now, alimony is governed under Florida statute 61.14.
Do you have to pay alimony to higher earning spouse?
It is rare that the higher-earning spouse will be given alimony payments, so it is a good time for you to consider just how much money you truly need to cover your expenses each month. If you earn more than your spouse, it is likely you will be responsible for making alimony payments.
How does a job loss affect spousal support?
If the recipient spouse is not in agreement that the job loss should reduce spousal support, then you must convince the court that a change is reasonable in light of your current financial circumstances. The court will consider: Whether the job loss was intentional or voluntary.
How is the amount of alimony determined in a marriage?
Your state is going to determine the amount of alimony that a spouse pays. However, one factor that states often consider is the overall length of the marriage. Typically, the longer a person is in a marriage, the more likely it is that you will be faced with higher alimony payments.
How to avoid paying alimony if you earn more than your spouse?
If you earn more than your spouse, it is likely you will be responsible for making alimony payments. To avoid this financial conundrum, consider downgrading – a lower paying job, for example, may be the way.
What happens if an obligor fails to pay alimony?
If the obligor subsequently fails to pay alimony or support and a contempt hearing is held, the original order of the court creates a presumption that the obligor has the present ability to pay the alimony or support and to purge himself or herself from the contempt.
If the recipient spouse is not in agreement that the job loss should reduce spousal support, then you must convince the court that a change is reasonable in light of your current financial circumstances. The court will consider: Whether the job loss was intentional or voluntary.
Can a former husband go to jail for not paying alimony?
In this motion, the Former Wife tells the Court that the Former Husband is not paying his alimony and that because he isn’t, he should be put in jail until he does. This doesn’t sound fair, does it? This poor guy loses his job, looks for work for several months, and only gets one job offer.