Alimony Change

No. If you the two of you agree to negotiate the alimony amount and enter into a Consent Judgment you will not have to appear in court.

Erin E. Clarey
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

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I have been paying court-ordered alimony for over 10 years. My circumstances have changed significantly in the past two years. There is a good chance that the ex-wife may be willing to negotiate a reduction in the alimony amount. Question: If I have an agreement on the reduction prepared by an attorney, then signed by both parties, do we still have to go back to court?