How to Pay Alimony When You're on Social Security
If you have been ordered to pay alimony during divorce proceedings you will still be required to pay it even if you end up on Social Security retirement or disability. You may request a reduction in the amount of each monthly alimony payment depending on how much you are receiving each month from the Social Security Administration. Contact the attorney who handled your divorce to discuss your options for lowering your alimony payments.
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File a motion with the divorce court to reduce the amount of your alimony payments. Social Security payments are typically smaller than your previous monthly income, which would be grounds for a reduction in the amount of support you must provide. If you are receiving a pension and Social Security retirement payments, you may not see a large payment reduction.
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Pay the amount in your divorce decree or latest alimony arrangement until you see a judge. If you have overpaid since you began receiving alimony, the judge may deduct the overpayment from your next few payments.
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Write a check for the adjusted alimony amount each month once you have received your Social Security payment. Stay on top of payments to reduce the risk of your ex-spouse filing a suit with the court for non-payment.
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