Can I have the court re-look at my Alimony? I just realized my alimony has no termination date. There is no end date in my court order for alimony.
I just listened to the Webinar where she answered the question in the Q/A but can not remember what I need to do the steps I need to take to have the court amend this.
In order to have an alimony court order modified, there must be a substantial change in circumstances between the facts existing at the time the current order was entered and the facts existing currently.
If you can show this, then you would need to file a motion to modify (or vacate) alimony.
Anna Ayscue
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm Cary • Chapel Hill • Durham • Raleigh • Wake Forest
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I am not asking to have my alimony reduced, I am only asking to have an alimony termination date, I am not rich or wealthy by no means and could not retire if I had to continue to pay alimony for the rest of my life. On the advice of counsel my ex took all that we had in Savings and gave it it to her lawyer as a retainer. Her lawyer knew we had no more money for me to have representation. Can I pay alimony for the rest of my life?
Alimony is permanent unless there is a termination date in the alimony court order. Since your court order does not have a termination date, you will have to file a motion to modify the court order. This modification can mean amending the court order so as to include a termination date.
Anna Ayscue
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm Cary • Chapel Hill • Durham • Raleigh • Wake Forest
Rosen Online | Unlimited confidential access to a North Carolina attorney for $199/mo - click here
The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations.