Discontinuing Spousal Support???

[sturgeonbay4]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin
Is there a way to discontinue spousal support if my ex has had her boyfriend living with her for a year. It is obvious he is making financial contributions to the home and relationship. They are both employed full time.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

[Proserpina]

Originally Posted by sturgeonbay4

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin
Is there a way to discontinue spousal support if my ex has had her boyfriend living with her for a year. It is obvious he is making financial contributions to the home and relationship. They are both employed full time.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

What does your order say about modification?

[sturgeonbay4]

All my order says is that I pay the spousal support for 5 years or until she gets married. I am frustrated due to the amount I am paying her and that she and her boyfriend live together, both are gainfully employed, etc.
I would think that there is something that could be done.
Thank you for your reply.

[Proserpina]

Originally Posted by sturgeonbay4

All my order says is that I pay the spousal support for 5 years or until she gets married. I am frustrated due to the amount I am paying her and that she and her boyfriend live together, both are gainfully employed, etc.
I would think that there is something that could be done.
Thank you for your reply.

So there is no wording at all relating to modification?

When was the order made?

[sturgeonbay4]

Just pertaining to if she ever got married within the five years. The divorce was final Septembr 2006.

[Proserpina]

Originally Posted by sturgeonbay4

Just pertaining to if she ever got married within the five years.

And the order was made...when?

[sturgeonbay4]

September 2006.

[Proserpina]

Originally Posted by sturgeonbay4

September 2006.

Here's the thing. Though I think you would usually have something of a chance to modify should the circumstances permit, she hasn't actually remarried.

(you would also have to prove that they are cohabiting and even then it wouldn't guarantee a modification).

See what the other responders think - if you're paying a substantial amount it may be worth giving it a try.

[sturgeonbay4]

Thanks for your responses. Thats the issue. I don't know how to prove cohabitation. I pay $550 in support, not to mention child support, which I know will not be modified.

[Proserpina]

Originally Posted by sturgeonbay4

Thanks for your responses. Thats the issue. I don't know how to prove cohabitation. I pay $550 in support, not to mention child support, which I know will not be modified.

Unfortunately you have an uphill battle; you may want to have at least an initial consult with an attorney to see if this is feasible.

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by sturgeonbay4

Thanks for your responses. Thats the issue. I don't know how to prove cohabitation. I pay $550 in support, not to mention child support, which I know will not be modified.

Since alimony was ordered for 5 years that means you have just under two years to go. The total amount of alimony that you have to pay for 23 months is $12,650.00.

To be honest, with it being difficult to prove cohabitation, your attorney fees might very well top that. On top of that, since your divorce decree covers just marriage, rather than cohabitation, that makes it even iffier.

I would definitely be consulting with a few local attorneys to see what they think, before I would consider hiring one.

[sturgeonbay4]

Would it even matter if I could prove that the boyfrind is using my ex's address as his permanant address, and that he has made contributions / improvements on their (my old) house? Just looking for something here.

[Ohiogal]

Originally Posted by sturgeonbay4

Would it even matter if I could prove that the boyfrind is using my ex's address as his permanant address, and that he has made contributions / improvements on their (my old) house? Just looking for something here.

Not necessarily. Your court order only mentions TWO instances in which it stops -- marriage (her remarriage) OR at the definitive end. Cohabitation is NOT a reason which means you proving cohabitation matters not.