Legal Question in Family Law in Wisconsin

What does ''marriage-Like'' relationship Mean in Divorce Decree?

My ex-wife pays me maintenance. In my divorce decree, in the ''maintenance'' section. It states '' Maintenance shall terminate upon remarriage of receipient(me) or entry by recipient into a long term marriage like relationship with another adult person of the opposite sex''

My question : Can my wife arbitrarily determine, that since my girlfriend and I have been living together for 14 months - that that in itself consitutes a ''marriage like'' relationship? I don't have the means right now to obtain a lawyer to fight her.


Asked on 9/19/05, 1:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: What does ''marriage-Like'' relationship Mean in Divorce Decree?

She cannot make that determination without a court order. However, if you have been co-habitating for 14 months, sharing bills and expenses, she is likely to prevail in court.

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Answered on 9/19/05, 1:32 pm


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