Can I modify or terminate alimony payment?

You can always try to file a motion to terminate. Whether or not it will work will be up to the judge. Paying 20 years on a 19 year marriage is a long time. However, spousal support on a long term marriage can go on indefinitely. There are a lot of factors that go into a spousal support determination. You should at least have a consultation with a local attorney and discuss with him or her whether or not it would be in your best interests to try the motion. No one can give you a good opinion on whether you will win or lose based on the 3 sentences you wrote.

You may request a modification. The judge has pretty much total discretion whether or not to grant your modification request. The judge's decision will be based on many factors but mainly the relative financial and life situations of BOTH parties, and an attorney can help you write about these factors You need an attorney to at least help you write your motion. Thomas Neil is a Sacramento attorney, representing clients in court in Sacramento and in surrounding counties. Or, if you cannot afford full representation then, for much less, Mr. Neil can instead write you the forms and declaration you need, and help you serve them, and you go to court by yourself. A well written declaration by an attorney, supported by proper evidence, will GREATLY increase your chances of sucess in court. Our office takes credit cards. Thomas A Neil 3224 El camino Avenue Sacramento, CA 95821 (916) 446-4153

You can request a modification of spousal support by showing a change of circumstance, you make less she makes more, as well as other factors which you can see in Family Code 4320. I would suggest contacting an attorney in your area to assist you.