I want to retire. Can I stop paying spousal support?
I often get this question from my clients, many of whom are approaching retirement age and have the opportunity to retire and receive their full pension. If you continue to work until you are 65 and then retire, it is likely that at age 65 you will be entitled to reduction, if not a complete termination of spousal support. There are many factors that will determine this, not the least of which is the income of your spouse.
If you retire before age 65 (even if you are entitled to and will be eligible to receive a full pension), you run the risk of having a court decide that the fact you are retiring will not be grounds to reduce or terminate your support.
Bottom line is that if you are contemplating retiring and want to stop or reduce your support payments, you need to review your situation with a lawyer before making any decision.

I want to retire. Can I stop paying spousal support?
I often get this question from my clients, many of whom are approaching retirement age and have the opportunity to retire and receive their [...]