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ApplyThis 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”).
1.1 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).
2.1 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]
3.1 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.
4.1 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.
5.1 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.
6.1 Notices will be sent to the addresses above (or updated in writing).
6.2 Disputes: ☐ negotiation ☐ mediation ☐ court.
Payor: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________
Recipient: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________
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A Spousal Support Modification Agreement is a written agreement changing an existing spousal support arrangement — such as the payment amount, schedule, duration, or termination conditions. In many jurisdictions, spousal support is governed by a court order, and changes may require court approval.
Use it when both spouses agree to change support due to changed circumstances (income change, health issues, remarriage/cohabitation rules where applicable) or to clarify unclear terms. This template includes a “reason” section and an effective date.
Often yes if support is part of a divorce decree or court order. If a court must approve changes, this template includes a “subject to court approval” clause and states that the prior order remains in effect until approval.
Include: reference to the existing order, new payment terms, effective date, arrears handling, termination triggers, and a statement that other terms remain unchanged. This template includes each of these clearly.
Sometimes, but enforceability varies and may be limited by local law. This template avoids overbroad waivers and instead focuses on the specific modification agreed.
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