Spousal Support FAQs

• Q: How Does The Court Determine Spousal Support?
  A: In general, after a divorce case is filed, if the parties can not agree upon a support amount, then the court will order some type of “interim” … More
• Q: When May Maintenance And Support Be Awarded By A Court?
  A: Depending on state law, a court may award maintenance to either spouse.   Maintenance refers to money payable or property transferable by one … More
• Q: What Can I Do If My Spouse Does Not Make The Spousal Support Payments?
  A: You can take your spouse back to court.  Once there, the judge has many tools available for your use.  For example, you could have the judge issue a wage … More
• Q: Can an order for maintenance or support be changed or varied?
  A: A court may vary an order or an interim order for maintenance or support in the following situations: there has been a significant change in the condition, means, … More
• Q: Can the amount of support payments be changed?
  A: Either party to a support payment agreement or a court­-ordered support application can apply to the court at any time to vary the amount of support payable ­ … More