Q: How long before a husband with a substantial involuntary income decrease can take ex wife back to court
My husband pays $2000 alimony monthly in which he voluntarily agreed to, she kept the house and majority of assets. His pay has decreased substantially involuntarily (same job- (he makes maybe 3200 a month now leaving him nothing to live on, he has moved out of his rental, sold most of his belongings and now we are living with my parents since we can’t afford a rental. How long before he can take her back to court?
A: No specific time requirement. Just need to file based on substantial, unanticipated, and permanent change in circumstances. Sounds like you have grounds to file a petition.
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