alimony

What is the name of your state? Florida

i was married 19 years. i have been divorced 4 years. the court order specifies i am to receive alimony until i either remarry or die, whichever comes first. i have been dating a man for a year and he moved in with me 6 months ago. he does not support me in any way except to pay for half of the groceries because in addition to the alimony, my ex pays 2/3 of the mortgage until it is paid off. i do not wish to mix apples and oranges. my question is can my ex-husband terminate my alimony because my boyfriend lives with me?

[gphjr]

Have you married this boyfriend? When you answer NO. read your post again and answer it yourself. Not being mean but you answered your own question.

No, we are not married. I know of people in other states where the boyfriend was living with someone divorced -- they were not married. They lived together a year when the ex challenged the alimony. Alimony was terminated. Was wondering if Florida does that as well.

Originally posted by mcdinane
the court order specifies i am to receive alimony until i either remarry or die, whichever comes first.

He can not stop the alimony just because you are living with a guy. You have to die or get married in order for that burden to be taken off his shoulders.

[DrewfromCA]

Life is good, no?

[gphjr]

This is wwhat I found under your state statues.

Abstract: 61.30(11)(c), the court may modify an order of support, maintenance, or alimony by increasing or decreasing the support, maintenance, or alimony retroactively to the date of the filing of the action or supplemental action for modification as equity requires, giving due regard to the changed circumstances or the financial ability of the parties or the child. No person may commence an action for modification of a support, maintenance, or alimony agreement or order except as herein provided. 2....

I found it in divorcelawinfo.com then jump to FL and did a search. according to it if your circumstances have changed then it is possible. I suggest that your boyfriend moves out so you can keep living good. He can accuse you of having a common law marriage though. Here is that also

Abstract: 741.211 Common-law marriages void. --No common-law marriage entered into after January 1, 1968, shall be valid, except that nothing contained in this section shall affect any marriage which, though otherwise defective, was entered into by the party asserting such marriage in good faith and in substantial compliance with this chapter. 1, ch.

Peace out

Originally posted by gphjr

Abstract: 741.211 Common-law marriages void. --No common-law marriage entered into after January 1, 1968, shall be valid, except that nothing contained in this section shall affect any marriage which, though otherwise defective, was entered into by the party asserting such marriage in good faith and in substantial compliance with this chapter. 1, ch.
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Common Law marriages are no longer recognized in Florida, unless it happened before 01.01.68, so that shouldn't be a concern. The only way he can cancel your alimony is if you remarry or die. It says so in your paper work.