How does reduction in work hours affect maintenance agreements and final divorce negotiations?
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How does reduction in work hours affect maintenance agreements and final divorce negotiations?
My wife and I are finalizing our divorce after 1 year of separation. We entered a separation agreement in Sept in which I paid child support, alimony, and her car payment. The hour reduction has been to some months of 32 hr weeks — other months are 3 weeks of 40 hours and one of U/E. With a full paycheck, I pay her almost $750 biweekly while getting $550 myself after taxes, ins premiums and the like. The 32 hour checks (bi-weekly) leave me just under $400 a check while the 40 hour+UE checks only clear about $100 – $150. Is alimony paid on U/E? Would setting as a % of check be common?
Asked on June 25, 2009 under Family Law, South Carolina
Answers:
N. K., Member, Iowa and Illinois Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Your reduction in pay is something that is considered by the court when deciding on final maintenance(alimony). You can seek a change in alimony for the final divorce judgment. You need to bring this to the court's attention before the divorce is finalized.
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