Losing Alimony from Living Together
Wednesday/January30/08
Some laws and divorce decrees include "morals clauses."
The Elder Law Answers blog mentions the possibility of losing alimony from living together without, as is said, the benefit of clergy:
This actually is a function of two things: First, divorce decrees will sometimes provide that alimony ends should the person receiving it begin living with someone. Second, some state laws provide that marriage ends alimony obligations.
And what happens if you get divorced in one state but then move to another? Will the new state apply the law of the old state?
It's worth a trip to see a family law attorney whether your plans include just living together or getting married - no matter what your age.
The Elder Law Answers blog mentions the possibility of losing alimony from living together without, as is said, the benefit of clergy:
If you are receiving alimony from a divorced spouse, it will likely end once you remarry. Depending on the laws in your state and your divorce settlement, alimony may end even if you simply live with someone else.
This actually is a function of two things: First, divorce decrees will sometimes provide that alimony ends should the person receiving it begin living with someone. Second, some state laws provide that marriage ends alimony obligations.
And what happens if you get divorced in one state but then move to another? Will the new state apply the law of the old state?
It's worth a trip to see a family law attorney whether your plans include just living together or getting married - no matter what your age.
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