The agreement reveals an intent by the parties to treat the unallocated amount of $35,000 per year, payable by respondent, as spousal maintenance. Accordingly, respondent was required to prove extreme hardship in order to obtain a downward modification of the agreement (Domestic Relations Law § 236 [B]). A sufficient basis exists in the record to support our determination that the respondent failed to meet his burden...
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