How can I lower the amount of spousal support I pay?
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How can I lower the amount of spousal support I pay?
My friend is currently going through a divorce. He has multiple children that he is already paying child support on. He is currently being ordered to pay spousal support to his wife who makes more money than he does. What can he do or who can he talk to to get this lowered? Currently with child support and spousal support coming out he doesn’t have enough money to pay his own bills, let alone afford an attorney. There has to be something that can be done about that.
Asked on June 28, 2016 under Family Law, Washington
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Your friend needs to file a motion to modify or terminate the support obligation. The motion will need to filed in the court which orginally ordered him to pay the support obligation to begin with. After the motion is filed, he will need to get the motion set for a final hearing. At the hearing, the judge will decide whether to grant or deny his request.
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