Spousal support (also known as alimony) is a court ordered payment from one spouse or domestic partner to help cover the other's monthly expenses. The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer has helped clients in San Jose and Morgan Hill, California navigate the legal complexities of divorce and spousal support.If your spouse is in a situation where they cannot reasonably support themselves after the divorce, the courts may order longterm or even permanent support. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the process for modifying spousal support, a crucial yet complex aspect of divorce law. You need to file a Post Judgment Request for Modification seeking an upward modification of your spousal support in light of your disability. Spousal support is intended to prevent the lowerearning spouse from becoming financially destitute as a result of divorce. Call to speak with our spousal maintenance attorney. Initial consultations are provided at no cost. Anthoor Law Group works with clients in the Bay Area who need spousal support during or after their divorce. It is understandable that you are feeling frustrated and overwhelmed with the recent court decision regarding your spousal support.