Q: Is the payment of alimony mandatory in CO or considered case by case?
My husband was married for ten years to his former spouse. She is constantly taking him back to court for more alimony. Her income continues to rise as she recently was able to get a high paying job. Despite her income at about $75,000 a year and his income at $50,000 she continues to insist that he pay her more. What options does he have?
A: It seems that maintenance in this case is modifiable. Maintenance is modifiable unless the parties have agreed to make it non-modifible. He can request a reduction or termination of the maintenance if there has been a change of circumstances which render the previous order unfair. Her increase in income may justify that. He should retain an attorney to review the case and advise him.
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