Taking Action: Alimony and Higher Incomes
She Got a Higher-Paying Job—What Should You Do About Alimony?
Hi, I’m Tulsa Dads.Law attorney Clint Hastings. I practice here in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I focus on fathers’ rights.
Take Action If Your Ex-Wife’s Income Changes
So let’s answer the question: What should you do if your ex-wife just got a much higher-paying job and you’ve been ordered to pay her alimony?
Well, you could just congratulate her, invite her to dinner, have some drinks (that you pay for too), and continue paying alimony like nothing’s changed…
Don’t Delay in Seeking a Modification
No—don’t do that.
But honestly, that’s exactly what I see a lot of guys do. They assume nothing can be done, so they don’t act. You should take action.
Consult with an Attorney to File for Modification
If your ex-wife now earns significantly more, you need to file for a modification. You’ll be asking the court to reduce—or terminate—your alimony obligation on the basis that she no longer needs your financial support to meet her expenses.
Here’s the key: She’s not going to file a motion to reduce what you owe her—you have to do it.
Act Now to Protect Your Financial Interests
So call an attorney. Call us. We can help you assess the situation, build a game plan, and file the necessary paperwork. And it’s important to act immediately, because the court may only reduce your payments starting from the date you file, not from the date her income changed—unless exceptional circumstances apply.
Don’t sit on your hands. Waiting only costs you more.
Call for a Low-Cost Consultation
I hope this helps. Give a Tulsa alimony attorney Clint Hastings a call at 918-962-0900—he’d be glad to discuss this or any other family law matter with you. Thanks.
