While many changes in circumstance could lead to alterations within the spousal support agreement, there are some conditions that could result in the termination of alimony payments altogether. For example, if the recipient remarries, they would no longer qualify for spousal support and the payor could cease their contributions.
If one of the parties believes they have a valid reason to end their alimony payments, they should start gathering information to build their case immediately. An attorney would ask them for information, documents, and evidence regarding their or their former spouse’s changed financial situation. They would then have to prove why their current alimony agreement is unfair or irrelevant and answer any questions or concerns a judge may have.