To request an alimony modification, a party must file a motion to modify or terminate alimony with their local county court clerk. If your spouse is a member of the military, you can pursue a divorce as long as they consent.They must also sign a defendant's affidavit of consent. We can help you resolve your Montgomery County divorce issues – child support and custody, division of assets, visitation and alimony – with favorable results. Spousal support and alimony pendente lite are payments made during the separation period before the divorce becomes final. Under 23 Pa.C.S.§3701(a), the court may allow alimony as it deems reasonable and only if it finds it is necessary. The Pennsylvania Code provides the courts with authority to determine the amount, duration, and manner in which support is to be paid to the dependent spouse. Spousal support is not included in Michigan's selfhelp divorce worksheet. You will need a divorce attorney to request alimony. Minnesota. --In proper cases, upon petition, the court may allow a spouse reasonable alimony pendente lite, spousal support and reasonable counsel fees and expenses.