Alimony Modification Petition Form

Alimony Modification Petition Form

Petitioner Name: Petitioner Address:

Respondent Name: Respondent Address:

Recitals

WHEREAS, an order for spousal support (alimony) was entered in the above-captioned action on , by the , in Case No. .

WHEREAS, since the entry of that order, there has been a substantial and material change in circumstances affecting the ability of to pay/support or the needs of , and further relief is necessary to achieve justice and equity between the parties.

WHEREAS, the parties seek resolution of support obligations in accordance with the facts, law, and the best interests of the party entitled to support.

Now, Therefore

The Petitioner hereby petitions this Court for an order modifying the prior spousal support judgment and alleges as follows:

1. Jurisdiction

This Court has jurisdiction to entertain this Petition under applicable state statutes governing spousal support and modification of judgments. The parties have a continuing legal relationship to the Court by virtue of the prior order identified above, and venue is proper in this County.

2. Background and Existing Order

2.1 The original order awarded spousal support in the amount of $ per month, payable beginning on and continuing as provided therein.

2.2 The current order remains in force and the parties have been bound by its terms except as otherwise agreed or modified by subsequent written court order.

3. Change in Circumstances

Since entry of the existing order there has been a substantial change in circumstances, including but not limited to the following (check all that apply and describe):

Substantial change in employment status (e.g., job loss, reduction in hours). If checked, describe:

Substantial change in income. Current gross monthly income of Petitioner: $; Respondent: $

Retirement, disability, or permanent incapacitation. If checked, provide date and details:

Cohabitation or remarriage of the support recipient. If checked, provide facts and dates:

4. Financial Information

5. Relief Requested

Petitioner requests that the Court enter an order modifying the existing spousal support as follows:

Reduce monthly spousal support to $ effective .

Increase monthly spousal support to $ effective .

Grant temporary pendente lite relief in the amount of $ per month pending final hearing, and such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

6. Service and Notice

Proof of service will be filed with the Court following personal or substituted service upon the Respondent in accordance with the rules of civil procedure.

7. Verification

I, , declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of this State that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed on at .

8. Closing Provisions

Governing Law: This Petition shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State in which the Court sits.

Entire Agreement: This Petition, together with any orders entered by the Court, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties regarding the matters addressed herein and supersedes prior inconsistent oral or written statements to the extent of any conflict.

Severability: If any provision of this Petition is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Amendments and Waiver: No amendment, waiver, or consent shall be effective except in a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. The failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

Declaration of Service

I declare that I served a true and correct copy of this Petition on the Respondent by the following method(s) (check all that apply) and on the date set forth below:

Personal service Substituted service Mail Electronic service (if permitted)

Date of Service: Name of Server:

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