I'm paying support and my ex Inherited Money. Can I Reduce Spousal Support?

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maybe.

An inheritance is typically the separate property of the person who receives it. But that does not mean it is irrelevant to spousal support.

If your former spouse receives a significant inheritance after the current support order was made, it may be a change of circumstances that supports modifying support downward.

The important question is not simply how much your ex inherited, but whether the inheritance changed their financial circumstances or need for support.

For example, an inheritance might:

  • Generate significant investment income;

  • Allow your ex to purchase a home or live without a mortgage; or

  • Give your ex substantial additional assets available to meet their needs.

An inheritance does not automatically reduce or terminate support. The court still considers the parties’ overall financial circumstances and the other factors applicable to spousal support.