Q: Can I ask for a extention of the Alimony payments since it will take longer to graduate College and be able to findjob?
A:
You can always petition the Court to ask them to extend alimony payments. In order to be successful, you will have to show that there is a need and that the individual has the ability to pay. Of course, your argument would be that he has been able to pay, thus far, and that he should be able to continue paying.
I have represented hundreds of clients across the State of Alabama in cases similar to this. Please feel free to give me a call to discuss your options. I would be happy to help.
A: In Alabama, alimony IS modifiable upon a showing of a "material change in circumstances". The fact that your education took longer could possibly be a material change if it was not your fault for taking longer. It sometimes can depend greatly on the Judge you have in your county. It would be wise to contact a local attorney to assist you in filing for a modification. Good luck!
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
