Alimony Modification Process

[Silverado333]

Upon completing the alimony modification documents, copies are given to the sheriff or document server to present to my ex wife. She then has 20 days to respond - respond to what? What is her process after being served?

Where does the process go from her being served?

I've been told in my county, the courts are backed up and this could take till the end of the year to decide. If modification is approved in my favor ( I was recently laid off work), what happens then?

Thanks!

[Attorney Cheri Hobbs]

The 20 days to respond means that she has 20 days to file with the clerk of court and provide you a copy of her "Answer" to your Statements (similar to what occurs in a divorce/paternity action). You can do a motion to refer parties to mediation in order to push the case forward. You can also do a motion for trial after you both have exchanged financial affidavits.