Spousal Support Modification Agreement Template

This Spousal Support Modification Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of [Effective Date] by and between:

Spouse A (Payor): [Full Name], address: [Address] (“Payor”)
Spouse B (Recipient): [Full Name], address: [Address] (“Recipient”)

Existing Order/Agreement: [Court/County], Case No. [__], dated [Date] (the “Existing Order”).

1. Purpose and Court Approval

1.1 The Parties agree to modify spousal support terms as described below.
1.2 This Agreement is intended to be: ☐ effective upon signature ☐ subject to court approval (if required).

2. Reason for Modification (Optional)

2.1 Reason(s) for modification (brief):
☐ change in income or employment
☐ change in health or disability
☐ cohabitation/remarriage consideration (if applicable)
☐ change in childcare responsibilities
☐ other: [Explain]

3. Modified Support Terms

3.1 New Support Amount: $[Amount] per ☐ week ☐ biweekly ☐ month.
3.2 Due Date: [Day/date].
3.3 Payment Method: ☐ bank transfer ☐ wage withholding ☐ check ☐ other: [].
3.4 Effective Date: [Date].
3.5 Duration/End Date: ☐ unchanged ☐ updated to end on [Date] ☐ until further order/agreement.
3.6 Termination Triggers (Optional): Support terminates upon: ☐ Recipient remarriage ☐ death of either party ☐ other: [], subject to local law.

4. Arrears (If Any)

4.1 Arrears as of [Date]: $[Amount] (if known).
4.2 Arrears will be handled as follows: [Payment plan / remain per existing order / other].
4.3 This Agreement does not waive arrears unless allowed by law and approved by the court.

5. Continuing Terms

5.1 Except as modified by this Agreement, all other terms of the Existing Order remain in effect.
5.2 If court approval is required and not obtained, the Existing Order remains controlling.

6. Notices and Disputes (Optional)

6.1 Notices will be sent to the addresses above (or updated in writing).
6.2 Disputes: ☐ negotiation ☐ mediation ☐ court.

Signatures

Payor: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________

Recipient: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________