If your obligation to pay alimony (or, spousal support), is part of the Final Decree of divorce, you can petition the circuit court to terminate or reduce the alimony if you can prove that your ex-wife has been living in a relationship analogous to a marriage with this man. This is a recent change in the spousal support statute that was enacted to specifically address situations such as the one you describe. However, you need to confer with a lawyer before proceeding because there are certain circumstances which could affect the outcome of such an action.

Frequently Asked Questions

 


Q:

I have been paying my ex-wife alimony for the past 5 years. I know she has been living with another man for the past three years, but she won't marry him because she doesn't want to lose the alimony payments I'm making. I don't think this is right. Is there anything I can do to stop this?

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If your obligation to pay alimony (or, spousal support), is part of the Final Decree of divorce, you can petition the circuit court to terminate or reduce the alimony if you can prove that your ex-wife has been living in a relationship "analogous to a marriage" with this man. This is a recent change in the spousal support statute that was enacted to specifically address situations such as the one you describe. However, you need to confer with a lawyer before proceeding because there are certain circumstances which could affect the outcome of such an action.


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