Cohabitation is a term used to refer to a living situation where two people live together, but are not married. In the case of divorced individuals, cohabitation is a scenario that could negate the need for alimony payments. But the party receiving these payments is not likely to admit to the cohabitation. How do you […]

Divorcing a spouse has become almost an American cliche: court proceedings, the splitting of property, and negotiations over child visitation. Oftentimes in this process, Courts will award alimony or spousal support to a former spouse who has been given primary responsibilities over the couple’s children. At the same time, and what many people don’t know, […]

If you suspect your former spouse may be cohabitating with someone, you have a right to get to the bottom of it. After all, his or her living situation directly correlates with the amount of alimony you are ordered to pay in accordance with your divorce agreement. If you are able to prove that your […]

If you are paying alimony to your former spouse to help with rent or mortgage, you have a right to know whether he or she is cohabitating with someone. After all, you’re not obligated to pay for a new boyfriend or girlfriend living under your ex’s roof! Many aspects of your divorce agreement, including alimony […]