QUESTION
Can an ex husband stop paying lifetime alimony if my boyfriend moves in?
Asked on Jun 10th, 2013 on Divorce - Michigan
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We were married 25 years and my boyfriend gave me $30 grand to save my house from being foreclosed on and moved it since he invested the money.
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Yes. It is called cohabiting.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 9:05 PM
If your boyfriend moves in a presumption arises that your need for spousal support is reduced. So the answer to your question is: it depends on how much money your boyfriend will be bringing into your household.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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The answer may, in part, depend upon the language that was used in the decree awarding lifetime spousal maintenance. As a general rule this type of spousal maintenance is payable until either your death or remarriage. If you have not married the gentleman, then it would appear that your ex-husband cannot properly end the spousal maintenance. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney, and be sure you have a copy of the decree with you.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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That will depend on the provisions of the Judgment of Divorce, read it and if you are unsure, see an attorney.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 11:43 AM
The only way spousal support would cease is by court order, by terms of your judgment or upon you getting remarried. If none of the above occur then the spousal support is still due and has to be paid.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 11:43 AM