Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut

Modifying alimony from another state

I got divorced in Connecticut and I was ordered to pay $800 a month alimony to my ex for 8 years, modifiable only unpon her death or remarriage. The judge who ordered this amount based in on income that I received in the military. Now that I am retired, and although I am employed, a lot of that income is gone (housing allowances, supplements, etc.).

My ex also receives part of my retirement.

She does not live in CT, nor do I. She filed bankruptcy, and has no debts, and lives with someone else as well.

My debts have all been giving to collector's now, and I am going to be sued for non-payment. The fact is, paying this amount of money to my ex prevents me from having the money to join a debt counseling program or pay the bills.

I can't file bankruptcy, or I will lose my home.

How can I get a modification of this amount due to the hardship it is causing me when I live too far away to go to court in that state? She could drive there easily, I can't.

Where do I begin? My life is being ruined because of this judgment. We have no children, so this is not child support.

Thanks in advance for any help.


Asked on 4/10/03, 11:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Albert Pettigrew Law Offices Ph 228-875-8736

Re: Modifying alimony from another state

You will need to talk to an attorney in Connecticut about your options. It is unlikely you will be entitled to any relief in the divorce court until you catch up on any delinquent payments. However, you can negotiate with your wife for termination or reduction of the alimony. Additionally, in Mississippi, you could file for bankruptcy and possibly keep your house. It depends on how far behind you may be in your payments to the mortgage holder.

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Answered on 4/21/03, 7:08 pm


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