Q: My divorce decree does not have a end date notated. What steps do I need to take to get one added?
We were married 7 years, have been separated for 4 years and officially divorced for 3 years. I have been paying spousal support since our divorce was finalized 3 years ago. My decree does not have an end date notated for when this spousal support will end. What steps do I need to take to get one added?
A: What the...?! I am really surprised that there is not end term or end amount of money attached to spousal support. If this is correct, you will need to file for a modification of the decree. Unless the contractual terms were intentionally left open (which a court may not enforce), you can reasonably request an end date to the support. Based on your facts you were married for 11 years (yes, informal separations are usually counted). At most, you should be looking at about 62 months of support (5 years and 1 to 2 months). You can file for the modification pro se (without an attorney) or you can hire an attorney for assistance.
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