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I’m 99% sure that alimony doesn’t work like that in the US. Are there any countries where it does work that way?

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From my understanding, I believe it does, in that if your income decreased, your alimony can be reduced.

Of course, this is almost certainly a work of fiction.

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Sure, but once your income goes back up so does the alimony, at least in the US

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Wasn’t there a comedian/actor who was/is living in Canada to avoid maintenance payments he couldn’t possibly make, as the calculation was done with he had just received about three years income in a single cheque, and he doesn’t actually make 3 years income each month

I wouldn’t be surprised, based on that, if what matters is income on the day of the court order

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Not necessarily. I recall a court case where an ex-husband tried to reduce alimony payments by quitting a well-paying job in tech to work at a fast food restaurant, got sued by the wife, and was ordered by the judge to continue paying the previous amount because he was clearly qualified and able to retain the job and had created the situation on purpose.

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He quit the job, rather than being fired, correct?

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Guessing both dudes are in India

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At least somewhere in southern mainland Asia, yes, but I’m curious about whether this joke would actually work in any countries, India included. Are you affirming that it works in India?

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It’s a LinkedIn post I donno any details but u can sleuth it up

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It works because it highlights two issues in India, the justice system being in favour for women and the casual misogynism

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Everyone must always affirm the joke in the meme works. You affirm all of your memes, correct?

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Where I live my father got a solid quote to pay each month. My mother could sue for more, however, when his income rose. So this dude, after posting this online, opened the gate for the woman to sue his employee, at least if it happened here.

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