Certification of Increased Income

A Certification of Increased Income provides information about a significant increase in a party’s income in an alimony case. The certification includes details about the source and amount of the increased income, such as a new job, a promotion, or a business venture, and the expected duration of the increase. The certification may also include information about the impact of the increased income on the party’s overall financial situation and their ability to pay alimony. The purpose of the certification is to support a request for a decrease in alimony based on the party’s increased ability to pay, or to oppose a request to increase alimony based on the other party’s increased income. 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 permanence and stability of the increased income, the parties’ respective financial needs, and their standard of living during the marriage. The certification may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as pay stubs, employment contracts, or tax returns, to verify the accuracy of the information provided.