If after final divorce decree your financial situation has deteriorated significantly, e.g. your income has decreased or your cost of living has increased, you can demand a reduction of the spousal maintenance amount granted to your ex-spouse in divorce decree. The same situation occurs when your ex-spouse's needs have changed or financial situation has improved. In order to reduce the maintenance amount, it is necessary to submit an appropriate application to the court and conduct a separate maintenance court proceeding in Poland.