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Washington Court Finds Decision Not to Retire Is Substantial Change Supporting Modification of Spousal Maintenance

Once a Washington divorce decree is issued, a maintenance award can only be modified by the court when the party seeking the modification shows a substantial change in circumstances.  A fact unknown to the trial court or an unanticipated fact … Continue reading

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Disability Finding Not Grounds For Modification of Washington Spousal Maintenance

Following a Washington final divorce decree, a maintenance award, also known as spousal support, may only be modified if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the decree.  The change has to be something that was not within … Continue reading

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Modification and Termination of Alimony in Pennsylvania

Alimony, also known as spousal support, is meant to help the lesser-earning spouse in a relationship remain financially stable as he or she becomes financially independent following a divorce. However, long-term payments of alimony can take a toll on the … Continue reading

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FCA modification to compliance reporting in SUP

On 12 February 2019, the FCA published a direction relating to a modification by consent of a rule (16.23A.6R(1)) in the Supervision manual (SUP) for employers’ liability register compliance reporting. This modification allows a firm to appoint the Employer’s Liability … Continue reading

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Alimony in NJ: Bermeo v Bermeo and Post Judgment Modification

For long-term relationships, the question of alimony in NJ is often hotly contested in a dissolution of marriage case. In a recent New Jersey Case, Bermeo v Bermeo, the court decided whether or not to increase alimony payments after a … Continue reading

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