Reasons for modifying spousal support

1. Living with a new significant other.

When someone who is receiving spousal support is living with a person of the opposite sex, there is a presumption of a decreased need for spousal support. The new relationship must be a romantic one and not just a boarding house arrangement.

2. Payor's increased ability to pay.

Upon certain conditions, if the supporting party has an increased ability to pay, the spouse receiving spousal support can get an increase in the amount paid to them.

The conditions are as follows:

* Amount of support originally awarded was not enough to meet the needs of the supported ex-spouse; or

* The amount required to meet the supported party's needs has increased.