Although I do not disagree with what you are saying, my point was that it is not inherently illegal for the ex-wife to make this request. Under what circumstances she would be able to make it was not really part of the issue nor did I address that - the point is that she is not prohibited by law, should the appropriate circumstances arise, for her to make the request. The poster only asked if a court could so order, and one could. He didn't ask for anything beyond that, so I did not address it.

