Alimony / Remarriage

[gordo99]

My ex is exchanging vows with her partner tomorrow and they will not have a marriage license. They have purchased a home and will be living together as partners. I currently pay alimony and absent the license am I still legally required to pay alimony?

Maryland

[This message has been edited by gordo99 (edited July 22, 2000).]

 

[paula2]

I'm sure about your state, but some states if there is a live in boy friend or girlfriend they will consider that person is paying half the expenses and will either terminate or decrease the amount of alimony.

 

[gordo99]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by paula2:
I'm sure about your state, but some states if there is a live in boy friend or girlfriend they will consider that person is paying half the expenses and will either terminate or decrease the amount of alimony.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You stated you were sure about my state. Sure that alimony cannot be terminated or decreased?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by gordo99:
You stated you were sure about my state. Sure that alimony cannot be terminated or decreased?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


My response:

I'm only guessing, and I'm sure Paula will clarify, but I think that she mistyped and probably forgot to include the word "not".

IAAL


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[paula2]

IAAL, you're right, a typo error. I meant to say I am NOT sure about your state since you didn't specify what state you live in. But I'm sure if you specify your state, IAAL will be glad to assist you. As I am NOT an attorney and I am NOT familiar with all the state laws. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[gordo99]

I live in Maryland. IAAL, can you offer your advice?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by gordo99:
My ex is exchanging vows with her partner tomorrow and they will not have a marriage license. They have purchased a home and will be living together as partners. I currently pay alimony and absent the license am I still legally required to pay alimony?

Maryland

[This message has been edited by gordo99 (edited July 22, 2000).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My response:

A lot has to do with your marital settlement agreement. Alimony (Spousal Support) usually ends upon the remarriage or death of the recipient. Maryland does not recognize homosexual marriage (and I gather that's what's happening from your use of the word "partner" and the inference of "no license". Therefore, support should continue notwithstanding the verbiage of the settlement agreement.

IAAL



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[gordo99]

This is not a homosexual marriage. My agreement states that alimony stops upon her remarriage. However, there will be no marriage license only an exchange of vows. Where do I stand?

 

[paula2]

IAAL, I find your statement suggesting that this was a homosexual marriage humorous, because the rednecks here in KY think that everyone from CA is a homo. What can I say but in the hills of Kentucky you find this kind of mentallity and it just struck me funny that someone from CA would assume this also.....so I guess it's true, there is alot of homolsexuality there.

 

[usdeeper]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by gordo99:
This is not a homosexual marriage. My agreement states that alimony stops upon her remarriage. However, there will be no marriage license only an exchange of vows. Where do I stand?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

She is obviously doing this to ensure you continue to pay. She knows what she is doing and knows that without a marriage licence you will have to pay. Personally I think that sucks..

 

[gordo99]

Thanks for the input. I think it sucks too and to be honest it makes me wonder about the guy who is willing to have me continue to fund their life together.