If you areon disability, canyour ex-spouse be granted spousal support?
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If you areon disability, canyour ex-spouse be granted spousal support?
Asked on July 29, 2011 Oklahoma
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are on disability where you monthly income has been dramatically reduced and there is in effect a monthly spousal support order, you will need to file a petition with the court to have the monthly amount reduced due to the changed circumstances in your income.
If there is no existing order for spousal support and your former spouse wants support, he or she can file a petition for such. The court then reviews the petition and any responses as well as monthly income statements and makes a ruling. Monthly support orders for children and former spouses are based upon their need and the ability of the person sought to make the payment to pay.
If your income is solely disability on a monthly basis, the changes of having to pay spousal support seems remote.
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