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If the Wife is Accused of Adultery If the woman is proved to be unfaithful, the husband may be able to avoid paying alimony. Infidelity offers the counter partner an advantage, thus if the husband can prove his wife is cheating on him, he has the right to refuse to pay alimony.

How To Request an Alimony Modification in PA. To modify or terminate alimony, you must file a motion with the local county court clerk. The court will then schedule a hearing. In the hearing, the party who brought the motion must provide proof of the substantial changes that require a modification.

To request an alimony modification, a party must file a motion to modify or terminate alimony with their local county court clerk. Once the motion is filed, the court will schedule a hearing, during which the judge will listen to both parties.

Though there is no set time limit or requirement, the court will generally make a determination on alimony based on how long the marriage lasted, the total value of marital assets, how those assets are divided and whether the spouse receiving alimony has their own, separate assets.

As with any type of post-divorce financial support, the amount of permanent alimony payments can be determined by a negotiated alimony agreement or court order. The court has a good deal of discretion in calculating the alimony award, which makes it less predictable for both parties.

Importantly, the court may also declare the paying spouse in civil contempt of court. Penalties can include up to six months in prison and fines. The court may also award the supported spouse any attorney fees or court costs.