I lost my job in May and have since filed for a reduction of alimony.
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I lost my job in May and have since filed for a reduction of alimony.
I recently started back to work.I have a court date on 8/19. Should I make a
payment of the reduced amount before then?
Asked on July 31, 2019 under Family Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, you can't: until and unless the court approves the reduction, you are obligated to pay the current amount, and such approval (if you get it; it is not guaranteed) is likely to not be retroactive but only prospective: i.e. only from the time it is approved forward. If you short pay the current amount prior to getting court approval, you will be in breach of your settlement or decree and could face sanctions or punishment.
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