Q: If our agreement contains nothing about my possible income, does my Ex has the right to lower the support payment?
I divorced 6 months ago. After 24 years of marriage. I was a housewife all those years. Ex husband and I signed an agreement that he would pay me spouse support before my death or until I remarry. Also, I raise our 9-year-old daughter. Spouse support does not cover all needs and I started work. My Ex-husband wants to cut the spouse support for the amount I make.
A: If the judge in your divorce case approved the agreement in which your ex-husband is to pay you a certain amount per month, your ex cannot on his own just decide to start paying you less - if he tries to do that, I suggest you file a motion and set up a hearing in front of the judge to consider whether your ex should be allowed the decrease the court-ordered amount of payments.
A: Child support transfer payments depend on the two parents's incomes. Child Support Orders can be reviewed by the courts every 2 years. Without a new court order, one parent cannot arbitrarily decide to reduce their transfer payment or proportionate share of child related expenses.
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