Perspective
Sep. 25, 2012
Unrealized expectations may justify spousal support modification
A change in circumstances may be in the form of "unrealized expectations," but this argument requires the supported spouse to provide evidence of reasonable efforts. By Aaron Dishon and Douglas A. Hatherley of Dishon & Block
Divorce cases often do not end upon entry of a judgment of dissolution of marriage. A "final" spousal support order - as an order made pursuant to a judgment for dissolution of marriage is often termed - is not truly final. Unless the court's jurisdiction has terminated, or the parties agree by stipulation that spousal support is non-modifiable, a spousal support order is subject to modification upon a showin...
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