How can I reduce alimony?

Questioner

Good afternoon, I have the following question. I am a 49 year old man who lives in Zwolle and my son lives in Germany with his mother. At the moment I pay a large sum in alimony, €493 to be exact. I also find that the height is very high and I have to pay attention to what I can do in relation to all the fixed costs. I have been living with my current girlfriend for over 12 years now and have 2 stepdaughters. The difficult thing is that I have not had any contact with my son for over 2 years, nor with my ex-partner. In addition, I have been on sick leave for more than six months, which means that my salary is being cut. This makes things even tighter financially. My question is what can I do? Am I eligible for a reduction? As I already mentioned, I no longer have contact with my ex, so getting in touch is not an option at the moment. I would really like to hear what I can do now. Thank you in advance. Kind regards, Bennie.

Lawyer

If your wages have been reduced and you are no longer able to continue making current maintenance payments, you can petition the court to reduce maintenance. To do so, you must file a petition with the court and support your request with evidence of your changed financial situation, such as pay stubs and tax returns. It is important to know that the court will look at the needs of the children and the financial situation of both parents before making a decision. If the court decides that a reduction in alimony is justified, the court will make a new alimony calculation and set a new amount. It is necessary to hire a lawyer to help you file the request and substantiate your changed financial situation. A lawyer can also help you negotiate with the other parent and guide you through the process in court.