Can both the spouse that is paying alimony and the spouse that is receiving it request a support modification?

Yes, both the spouse paying alimony and the spouse receiving it can request a support modification. The potential reasons for doing so include:

  • Receiving spouse no longer needs it
  • Paying spouse loses a job or is unable to afford payments
  • Receiving spouse remarries
  • Receiving spouse isn’t attempting to become self-supporting
  • Child support has ended