Spousal support: Get clear advice about your rights

Questioner

I got divorced in 2006, and the divorce agreement states that I have to determine spousal support until I am 65 (December 2022). Isn't this actually against the law?

Lawyer

That is indeed not correct. If it concerns spousal support, you have to pay for a maximum of 12 years (counting from the moment the divorce is registered).

Questioner

So, even though it is stated in the covenant, approved by the judge, it is not legally valid?

Lawyer

However, you may deviate from the arrangement together in favor of the alimony recipient if it falls under the old statutory arrangement. Then after 15 years you may request the judge to moderate or stop this.