Do the same rules (substantial increase or decrease in income) apply to maintenance (alimony)?
No. In theory the original maintenance award was made in order to allow the receiving spouse to enjoy the same economic lifestyle after the divorce as she had during the marriage. She is not entitled to a maintenance increase to live beyond that level merely because her former husband is now enjoying a higher lifestyle.
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