What am I obligated to pay in a divorce?
What am I obligated to pay in a divorce?
A spouse who is ordered to pay alimony in a divorce may wonder “when do you have to pay alimony?” The answer is whenever it is due. Alimony begins as soon as a divorce order requiring it is signed by the judge. A spouse who refuses to make the required alimony payments can be held in contempt of court.
Does spousal support end if you live with someone?
In other words, if you are the spouse paying support to your Ex, does that obligation change if he or she remarries or starts seeing someone else? From a practical perspective, your Ex may be called upon justify continued spousal support from you, despite his or her cohabiting with or remarrying someone else.
How many nights is cohabiting?
You do not count as living together unless you are living together in the same home as a couple. People are often told that if their partner stays over 2 or 3 nights a week that it counts as living together. It does not.
Does living with a new partner affect financial settlement?
It is certainly possible that cohabiting with a new partner might affect how a judge applies these factors when deciding on a financial settlement. The assets of your new partner, and the nature of any financial support you receive from him or her will certainly be relevant.
