My ex-spouse’s income greatly increased after our divorce – can I request an increase in spousal support?
As a general matter, the award of spousal support is calculated based on the standard of living during marriage. An increase in your ex-spouse’s standard of living by virtue of an increase in his or her income does not change the standard of living that existed during the marriage. This means that if your ex-spouse’s income greatly increases after your divorce is finalized, your entitlement to spousal support will probably not be increased. It is important that a spouse in need of permanent spousal support receive a fair spousal support order at the time of the parties’ dissolution judgment, because a change of circumstances will be required to establish a prima facie basis to modify a permanent spousal support order.
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