Question:
My ex-spouse and I settled our divorce on our own a few years ago and did not involve any lawyers. I believe I am now overpaying alimony. Can I get it lowered?
Answer:
While I am not licensed to practice law in your state, I can give some general guidance on this issue.
During a final divorce hearing, the judge usually questions you of your ability to counsel and your waiver of the right to the same. In the alternative, you probably signed something along those lines in your agreement. As such, generally, unless there was duress or you were misled, you cannot modify an agreement that you signed. However, you may be able to file a motion to modify alimony if there is a change in circumstance since the time you signed your agreement.
Remember, I am unable to provide you with anything more than divorce tips, so please consult a domestic litigation attorney in your area to obtain specific advice as to the laws in your state and how they impact your potential case.
To arrange an initial consultation to discuss divorce rights for men with a Cordell & Cordell attorney, including New Jersey divorce attorney Diana Megalla, contact Cordell & Cordell.
Dan Pearce is an Online Editor for Lexicon, focusing on subjects related to the legal services of customers, Cordell & Cordell and Cordell Planning Partners. He has written countless pieces on MensDivorce.com, detailing the plight of men and fathers going through the divorce experience, as well as the issues seniors and their families experience throughout the estate planning journey on ElderCareLaw.com. Mr. Pearce has managed websites and helped create content, such as the Men’s Divorce Newsletter and the YouTube series, “Men’s Divorce Countdown.” He also has been a contributor on both the Men’s Divorce Podcast and ElderTalk with TuckerAllen.
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