Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Lifetime Alimony
Twelve years ago when I was divorced, I was granted lifetime alimony. At that time my lawyer told me that only if I re-marry would I forfeit this alimony. She said that I could live with someone and not forfeit - that I must get married to lose the alimony. Is this the case? Is there any way that he can take me back to court to try to stop the alimony due to the fact that I am now moving in with someone (but not getting married)?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Lifetime Alimony
You asked about revocation of lifetime alimony.
A lawyer would need to see the settlement order to provide a definitive answer. One thing that may bode well is that Pennsylvania no longer recognizes common law marriages unless such marriage pre-dates the change in the marriage law.
Should be worth the investment of a little money to find out exactly what the parameters of your settlement allow.
Regards,
Roger
Re: Lifetime Alimony
If you have a written agreement its terms are controling. Cohabitating is usually listed with remarriage as a basis for terminating alimony.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
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