Modifying Spousal Maintenance
What you need to know.
Options to Modify
Spousal Maintenance can be modified in two different ways:
Informal process outside of Court
Through Mediation
Through an Informal Settlement Meeting
Formal Petition with the Court
Informal Mediation
Mediation
If your Spousal Maintenance is modifiable, you can attend private mediation with your spouse to work out an agreement. If you can agree, you can create a new agreement and modify your current Spousal Maintenance Order. We offer Mediation Services and we can attend a mediation on your behalf or we can conduct the meditation between you and your ex.
Informal Settlement Meeting
Settlement Meeting
If you and your ex are able to come to agreements about the changes to your current spousal maintenance order, but you have questions or if you need help with drafting the new agreement, then you can contact us and schedule an informal meeting with an attorney.
Formal Petition with the Court
Petition to Modify
If you are unable to come to any agreement with the other party regarding changes to the current Spousal Maintenance Order, your other option is to file a formal petition with the Court, known as a Petition to Modify. This petition notifies the Court and the other party that you want to change the current Spousal Maintenance Order.
