Can an alimony award be modified?

Changed circumstances are grounds for a modification of spousal support.  The court forms you will need to file may vary from state to state.  Check with the court clerk to be certain you are filing the required court forms.  You would file an Order to Show Cause (court form) in which you would request a modification of spousal support.  You would also file a supporting declaration signed under penalty of perjury in which you would state the facts in support of your request for a modification of spousal support.  When you file an Order to Show Cause, the court schedules a hearing on this issue.  With the Order to Show Cause and your declaration, attach a proof of service.  You file your documents with the court and serve a copy by mail on your ex.  The proof of service verifies the date of mailing your documents to your ex.  You can either use a court form proof of service or you can write your own.  If you write your own proof of service, it just says that you are over eighteen and the attached documents were sent via first class mail unless stated otherwise to _____________ (name and address of your ex) on __________ (date).  You sign and date at the bottom.  The date you sign should be the same as the date of mailing and the same date you file your documents with the court.