Certification of Increased Expenses

A Certification of Increased Expenses provides information about a significant increase in a party’s expenses in an alimony case. The certification includes details about the specific expenses that have increased, such as housing, medical costs, or child-related expenses, and the reasons for the increase. The certification may also include information about the impact of the increased expenses on the party’s overall financial situation and their ability to meet their basic needs. The purpose of the certification is to support a request for an increase in alimony based on the party’s increased financial needs, or to oppose a request to decrease alimony based on the other party’s increased expenses. The court may consider the information provided in the certification when determining the appropriate amount and duration of alimony, taking into account factors such as the necessity and reasonableness of the increased expenses, the parties’ respective incomes and earning capacities, and their standard of living during the marriage. The certification may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as bills, receipts, or expense statements, to verify the accuracy of the information provided.